Berlin Cube an intelligent building wrapped in a triangular refractive façade

The sculptural landmark, featuring advanced intelligent office technology, sits on Washington Platz in historic central Berlin, one of the city's emerging public squares and an ideal setting to showcase the latest in sustainability, design, digitalization and comfort. The Cube is part of the Europacity master plan around Berlin's main railway station. Kim Herforth Nielsen, founder and creative director of 3XN, says the firm is honored to share its design idea on such an important site. The building offers a new architectural path and typology for commercial buildings; an office tower that looks like a work of art is important for a city like Berlin, and the project provides new moments for people to interact with the city. The triangular, refractive double-skin facade wraps a smart, sustainable office building, expressing digital-age efficiency and sculptural presence. Behind the skin, a sensor-driven interior adjusts light, temperature and airflow for occupant comfort, while flexible floors support changing workplace strategies.