transmediale 2025
SURROUNDINGS
silent green Kulturquartier is a former crematorium with a listed historical building (transmediale studio and Kuppelhalle) and a new building (infocounter and Betonhalle), surrounded by a hedged-in area with meadows and paths with easily passable cobblestones. The grounds are surrounded by a cemetery and quiet streets. There are several late-night kiosks, restaurants and shops in the immediate vicinity. The grounds and the immediate vicinity are sufficiently well lit after dark. On-site gastronomy is available (Mars Restaurant).
INFORMATION ON SPATIAL ACCESSIBILITY
Betonhalle access:
The ramp leading down to the Betonhalle has a very steep angle, which can cause difficulties for non-electric wheelchairs.
A lift is available at the rear of the building. Please contact the security staff on site for assistance if needed.
Betonhalle Facilities:
Chairs with backrests and beanbags are available in the screening room, chairs with backrests and stage elements are available in the main hall, and there are seating cubes in the bar area.
The main hall on the lower level is accessible by stairs and platform lift, please contact the security staff on site for assistance if required.
Infocounter:
The infocounter is located on the first floor of the new building and can be reached by stairs and platform lift. Please contact the security staff on site for assistance if required.
transmediale studio:
transmediale studio is located in the basement and is not barrier-free accessible. A lift is available on request, please contact volunteers or staff on site for assistance from exhibition staff.
A bench without backrest is available.
INFORMATION ON SENSORY ACCESSIBILITY
Betonhalle:
The Betonhalle is underground and there is no daylight and rather dark lighting.
Festival opening 30 January:
A large audience is expected and there may be waiting times and queues.
Prologue 29 – 30 January
Closed workshops and working sessions in small groups will be taking place in different locations within silent green.
transmediale studio (Purgatory EDIT):
Little daylight, cool, dark room, video work with averagely loud sound throughout.
SURROUNDINGS
Haus der Kulturen der Welt is located between Tiergarten and the government district with little infrastructure and pedestrians in the immediate vicinity. The nearest shops are at and around the main railway station. The grounds are very spacious, with a large roof terrace (barrier-free access from inside the building) and located directly on the River Spree. On-site gastronomy is available (Weltwirtschaft).
INFORMATION ON SPATIAL ACCESSIBILITY
Completely barrier-free access for people with wheelchairs, other walking aids or reduced mobility, very detailed information is available on the HKW website:
https://www.hkw.de/en/the-house/accessibility/accessibility .
Some seating is available in the foyer and bar area, there are upholstered armchairs in the event rooms.
INFORMATION ON SENSORY ACCESSIBILITY
Very spacious foyer situation, moderate to occasionally high audience volume expected.
Performance with sound several times a day in the foyer.
INFORMATION ON SPATIAL ACCESSIBILITY
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible