The Insola is a free space in Berlin for art, music, and performances at the center of Rummelsburger Bay. The shortage of creative space in Berlin is a bitter reality. Culture is disappearing and has been pushed to the edges of the city. The Insola is an approach in the opposite direction, a shift from land to water to reestablish cultural activities within the city’s boundaries. This project aims to create a community of artists and open-mind people with the same intent of keeping a lively cultural scene in Berlin.
We designed the space as a blue framework delivering a flexible architectural artifact that adapts its structure for different projects. The main deck is 12 m2 (3×4 meters), and the tower is 7.5 m in height. Our mission was to enable people to connect with the water by building a space where everyone could stay and share their values within a community. We encourage anyone from Berlin and outside to use the Insola and to create a free culture for everyone. The Rummelsburger Bay is a 1.6 km long bay between the Stralau peninsula and Lichtenberg.
Spring is coming, bringing sunny days with, that invite us to occupy, use, and intervene in the insola. That is why we would like to invite you to send us your proposals for the 2026 spring/summer season to: opencall.insola@gmail@com
