trnsfrm

trnsfrm is a Berlin-based organization that develops construction projects for social, cultural, and environmental purposes. Located at Rollbergstraße 26 in Berlin-Neukölln, trnsfrm focuses on creating spaces that serve community needs, emphasizing adaptive reuse and resource conservation. The organization’s founding and precise history are not detailed publicly, but its team consists of architects, project developers, and facilitators with backgrounds in participatory design and sustainable building. trnsfrm’s activities center on projects that convert underused or vacant buildings into sites for community benefit, cultural engagement, or ecological purposes. A current example includes the transformation of existing commercial or industrial spaces into neighborhood hubs for workshops, local businesses, and nonprofit initiatives. Their projects avoid demolition wherever possible, instead seeking ways to work with and improve existing structures. The group frequently partners with local actors, creatives, and other social organizations to ensure that their projects address actual neighborhood needs and foster long-term local engagement. trnsfrm’s approach is highly collaborative. Project examples often involve participatory planning processes, where residents and stakeholders are involved from early stages. This model enables trnsfrm to identify gaps in the urban landscape—such as the lack of communal space or affordable venues for cultural events—and respond with concrete, site-specific interventions. trnsfrm is not a traditional real estate developer; rather, it acts as a bridge between civic actors, planners, and communities, aiming to demonstrate how the built environment can be reshaped to better serve society.