Friedenau: Perelsplatz

Perelsplatz is a quiet residential square in Friedenau, surrounded by historic buildings and tree-lined streets. Perelsplatz is shaped above all by the relationship between the open square, its surrounding façades, paths and the streets that feed into it. In Perelsplatz, the daily character emerges through changes in seating, greenery, pedestrian movement and the uses at the edges of the space. Perelsplatz lies in the borough of Tempelhof-Schöneberg, about 7.0 km southwest of central Berlin. Perelsplatz merges gradually into Ceciliengärten and Taunusstraße; building scale, street activity and open space change before any clear boundary is felt. The character of Perelsplatz is clearest along everyday routes between homes, public space and nearby destinations. Around Perelsplatz, even a few minutes on foot can bring noticeable changes in noise, greenery and access to everyday services. Within Friedenau, Perelsplatz stands out through a clear public focus for the surrounding streets.