Besides developing strategies for the futures of our cities, successful urban planning also creates an inclusive and diverse framework for our everyday living. A framework allowing for interaction, emotions, and self-fulfilment of an ever-changing population. The Spandau Spectrum is based on the creation of this urban versatility, by proposing a city district defined by a variety of residential typologies, program and public spaces.

The base for this diverse urban area is found in the already existing architectural and landscape diversity on site, which is being maintained and strongly shapes the new development. The surrounding identities of urban Spandau continue into the site, to create a merge between the existing and the new, instead of creating an autarkic area within the city. Densities and typologies thereby fluctuate within the site, ranging from dense perimeter blocks to more loosely arranged urban villas.

A new network of streets is continuing the surrounding road network layout, whilst shifting towards mixed mobility network typologies. Shared traffic zones ensure accessibility for motorized vehicles and public transportation, whilst pedestrians and bicycles are prioritized throughout the site. Fast streets surrounding the new district are partially replanned, to optimize traffic density and allow for new green zones between people's homes and fast transportation lanes.

As the historic military structures of the Wilhelm-base contribute to the architectural heritage of Spandau, they are refurbished to provide new living spaces for elderly, artists and craftsmen. A part of the former base is being transformed to accommodate the new headquarters for the German Federal Police, but instead of separating this function, it is being integrated into the area and visually links into the rest of the district.

Overall, Spandau Spectrum creates a distinct, inclusive urban area, offering a mixed and diverse neighbourhood open to everyone. It allows for flexible development over time, and contributes boldly to mitigating the current housing crisis in Berlin and its surrounding satellite cities. Furthermore, it simulates the city of Spandau to become a new role model for contemporary living and adaptive urban planning.