Exploring Berlin: The Myth of Alexanderplatz

A close-up photo of a group of students and faculty members on a lawn. One row is kneeling, one row is standing, and all are facing the camera. Trees and buildings can be seen in the background

The IMLA group in the Mauerpark (in the background the TV tower at Alexanderplatz) (Photo © Stefanie Gruber)

This is a cropped photo showing a group of students standing and looking to the right. A construction fence and trees can be seen in the background.

The IMLA group in the Mauerpark (Photo © Stefanie Gruber)

A close-up photo of a group of students and faculty members standing in two rows on a roof terrace. Everyone is facing the camera. Buildings and the sky are visible in the background.

On the roof terrace of the 'Haus der Statistik' (Photo © Pranav Mediratta)

The image shows a close-up of a three-dimensional city model in the foreground. In the background, people can be seen sitting on benches.

Visit of the permanent exhibition 'Berlin City Models' ('Berliner Stadtmodelle') on the urban development of Berlin (Photo © Tilman Latz)

The photo shows a close-up of a group of students standing in a row on a concrete-paved plaza in the foreground. They are all facing the camera. A world clock and buildings can be seen in the background.

The daily meeting point: Weltzeituhr Alexanderplatz (Photo © Pranav Mediratta)

The photo shows a group of students standing in a circle on a concrete-paved plaza, listening to a speaker. A streetcar and buildings can be seen in the background.

Allocation of tasks at Alexanderplatz (Photo © Tilman Latz)

The scene shows a group of students and instructors sitting at tables and looking at the camera. The tables and chairs are arranged in rows. The tablecloths are red-and-white checkered, and the chairs are red. On the left is a wall with a picture on it. In the background is a glass wall that offers a view into another room.

Closing dinner on the last evening (Photo © Pranav Mediratta)

The brief for the AIV Schinkel Competition 2027 with the title

The Myth of Alexanderplatz

forms the basis for this year's Main Project II.

In mid-October 2026, the IMA students visited Berlin and the Alexanderplatz together with their supervisors, gaining a deeper insight into the city and the competition site.

More Information about the competition can be found here.

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