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Reinickendorf Offers Top Tegel as Temporary Site After TU Berlin Main Building Closure

The move underscores pressure to keep teaching going during an open-ended repair.

Overview

  • Reinickendorf proposes the vacant Top Tegel complex in Tegel for TU Berlin’s temporary use, with the property owner signaling general interest.
  • TU Berlin’s main building remains closed after inspectors found heavy moisture in the basement that threatens the power supply and fire safety.
  • Many lectures and some administration have shifted to online formats or other locations as the university keeps only limited operations running.
  • Top Tegel offers more than 12,000 square meters of ready office and training space and a garage with about 1,000 parking spots, though a U6 shutdown forces riders onto replacement buses nearby.
  • Berlin officials are drafting a repair plan that prioritizes fire protection, alarm systems and emergency power, with a fast-build fund of roughly €20 million under discussion and no reopening date set.