Substantial grant to produce an in-depth design and hydrological report

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    Project entry 2011 Europe – Urban renewal and swimming-pool precinct, Berlin, Germany

    Segment C: Isometric view of renaturized uppermost section of the river.

The German Lottery Foundation Berlin (Stiftung Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin) has approved a government grant of €110,000 (USD 150,000) to support producing an in-depth design and hydrological report for the Flussbad project by realities:united that transforms an unused arm of the River Spree into a natural 745m “swimming pool”.

Last updated: June 17, 2014 Berlin, Germany

The German Lottery Foundation Berlin (Stiftung Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin) has approved a government grant of €110,000 (USD 150,000) to support producing an in-depth design and hydrological report for the Flussbad project.

The funds have been approved for the project proposal of non-profit “Flussbad Berlin”, which is an important further step toward possible implementation. The project was launched by realities:united and contributes to ongoing discussion about the future use and design of central Berlin.

“Flussbad Berlin” aims to transform an under-utilized arm of the River Spree in Berlin into a natural 745m-long swimming pool. It would create a swimming zone equivalent to 17 Olympic-sized pools, and provide a public urban recreation space for both residents and tourists adjacent to the Museuminsel, a UNESCO World Heritage site.