Max Planck Institute’s Sustainable Lab Nears Completion in Berlin by 2027
The Max Planck Institute will soon occupy a new, eco-friendly building at Dahlem Dreieck. The flexible design, set for completion in 2027, will be powered by geothermal energy and photovoltaics, ensuring a sustainable news source of energy. The site's infrastructure is being comprehensively modernized, with sustainability at the core.
The building is rising on the federally owned Dahlem Triangle site on Thielallee in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. It aims for Silver certification under the Federal Sustainable Building Assessment System. The project, managed by BBR's VF III 4 division, is on track for completion in 2027.
The structural work for the new laboratory and administrative building is complete, marked by a topping-out ceremony on November 11, 2025. The project combines restoration of a listed historic building with a modern extension. The old building will serve administrative purposes, while the new structure will house laboratory spaces. The new extension aligns with the historic structure while adding modern laboratory facilities.
The new building at Dahlem Dreieck, designed for the Max Planck Institute, is nearing completion. Its sustainable power sources and modern infrastructure promise an economically and ecologically sound building complex. The project's successful structural completion sets the stage for its 2027 handover.
