Blaue Insel

The Blaue Insel is a housing project located in Berlin, Germany. Developed by the cooperative Blaue Insel eG, it features 50 apartments, including 13 rent-controlled units, aiming to provide affordable housing options. The project is designed to create a mixed-use neighborhood, incorporating housing and commercial activities, similar to the concept seen in the Berlin Spree Insel project by Michael Sorkin Studio, which transforms single-use government precincts into vibrant, multi-functional areas. Unlike historical projects such as Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe's Afrikanischestrasse housing in Berlin, which focused on innovative social housing with cubic forms and curved balconies, the Blaue Insel project emphasizes a cooperative approach to housing development. Located at Gotenstraße 44-50, 10829 Berlin, the project offers apartments for sale and includes amenities such as local recreation and public transport options, though specific details on these amenities are not provided in the available sources. Overall, the Blaue Insel project aims to contribute to Berlin's housing landscape by providing a mix of affordable and market-rate housing options within a cooperative framework.