Kreuzberg: Wassertorplatz

Wassertorplatz in Kreuzberg is known for its social diversity, residential density and central urban location. At Wassertorplatz, the local character comes from the relationship between the open square, its surrounding façades, paths and the streets that feed into it. The everyday rhythm of Wassertorplatz is shaped by changes in seating, greenery, pedestrian movement and the uses at the edges of the space. Wassertorplatz lies in the borough of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, about 2.5 km south of central Berlin. The transitions from Wassertorplatz toward Prinzenstraße and Graefekiez Nord are gradual, marked by changes in building form, traffic and greenery. The immediate streets and open spaces give Wassertorplatz a recognisable local identity of its own. The character of Wassertorplatz is clearest along everyday routes between homes, public space and nearby destinations. This gives Wassertorplatz a distinctive quality: a clear public focus for the surrounding streets.