Berlin-based architects Bernd Huckriede, Jens Brinkmann and Ludwig Heimbach have created a 5,500sq m centre for start-up businesses for affordable-housing organisation Gebäudewirtschaft Cottbus.

The centre, named Startblock B2, is on the opposite side of Cottobus‘ Brandenburg University of Tehnology Campus to Herzog & de Meuron’s Information, Communication and Media Centre building, also known as IKMZ.

The architects – Huckriede and Brinkmann practice as United Architektur – said their building’s multi-layered façade was designed to create a visually dynamic appearance that reflects the character of start-up culture and allow free views of the exterior from the inside.

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