Studentendorf Schlachtensee eG

Studentendorf Schlachtensee eG, founded in 2002, is a Berlin-based cooperative that manages and preserves student housing complexes with historical significance. The organization's roots trace back to a grassroots movement that saved the Studentendorf Schlachtensee, a 1950s student village built as part of the US re-education program, from demolition. Today, the cooperative oversees approximately 1,300 residential units across three sites: Studentendorf Schlachtensee, Studentendorf Adlershof, and Berlin IBZ. Its mission extends beyond providing accommodation, aiming to foster intercultural dialogue and democratic cohabitation among students and young scientists from around the world. The cooperative has undertaken an extensive renovation project of the Studentendorf Schlachtensee, balancing historical preservation with modern living standards. This ongoing effort, set to complete in 2026, has earned recognition, including the 2020 "Deutscher Bauherrenpreis" in the student housing category. Beyond housing management, Studentendorf Schlachtensee eG engages in project development for academic accommodation in Berlin, offering expertise in market analysis and sustainable real estate optimization. The organization also hosts cultural events and maintains exhibition spaces to showcase the village's history. With 36 employees as of 2014 and an annual turnover of €2.7 million, the cooperative continues to play a vital role in preserving a piece of Berlin's post-war architectural and social history while adapting to the needs of contemporary student life.