PANKE

About the Project
Panke is a multifunctional creative space in Berlin-Wedding and a meeting place for cultural practitioners from different disciplines. The former factory hosts exhibitions, installations, sound and video art, performances, as well as regular sound and music events. Panke sees itself as a place for artistic exchange across different disciplines.

Initial Situation
Panke is located in a large factory in a purely commercial area. In recent years, more and more residential buildings have been built around the venue.
To prevent potential conflicts caused by sound immissions, soundproofing was to be improved at an early stage. In particular, the newly built residential areas on the opposite side of the Panke were to be protected from sound.

Measures

1. Sealing of Openings, Doors and Windows
Openings, doors and windows were sealed and made airtight to reduce the amount of sound escaping outside.

2. Soundproof Doors
Soundproof doors were also installed.

3. Vibration-Isolated Sound System
The sound system was suspended using vibration isolation.

4. Sound Absorption Indoors
Measures were implemented inside the building to absorb sound and reduce sound levels within the rooms.

Result
The funded measures helped address the potential conflict with the newly developed residential area at an early stage. This allowed Panke to continue operating without problems.