Published in Dezeen!

ABIR are delighted to announce that Eloise Squire's recent final design project has been selected and published by Dezeen.

Eloise has been with ABIR for close to three years and is currently studying for her MArch at University of Portsmouth through an apprenticeship with the practice. We're all immensely proud of Eloise's achievements - here's a brief overview -

The Platform by Eloise Squire

"Through a feminist narrative, The Platform re-adapts Berlin's former Postbahnhof as a community-driven, mixed-use hub; an alternative approach to the commercially driven Mediaspree development.

"Through principles of democratic socialism and feminist heritage, a series of architectural interventions provide a platform for marginalised voices in the city.

"The programme comprises a kindergarten, community centre, temporary accommodation and a public plaza that promote care, safety, and social inclusion.

"The architecture playfully blends the formal permanence of the Postbahnhof with the loose forms of user-driven spaces around the site.

"Three different applications of cork create a tactile, environmentally responsible and adaptable architectural alternative for the intangible heritage of Berlin."