The need for affordable space for businesses led the Berlin Senate, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Berlin, and the Chamber of Crafts Berlin to take a visionary step in 1965: the founding of Gewerbesiedlungs-Gesellschaft mbH (GSG).

Acquisition of the first commercial courtyard in Blücherstraße, Berlin-Kreuzberg.

First new construction by GSG as an extension of the property at Prinzessinnenstraße 19-20, Berlin-Kreuzberg.

Establishment of the first Technology and Innovation Park (TIB) in Germany at the Amperium in Humboldthain, located on Gustav-Meyer-Allee.

Laying of the foundation stone for econopark Pankow on October 10, 1994.

The first project of GSG in the eastern districts of Berlin: The property at Wolfener Straße 36 in Berlin Marzahn-Hellersdorf was transferred to Gewerbesiedlungs-Gesellschaft from the State of Berlin. The GSG constructed the complex with the support of the Joint Task “Improvement of Regional Economic Structures” (GA).

Acquisition of the GSG shares from the State of Berlin by the Orco Property Group (Orco) through its publicly listed subsidiary, Orco Germany, in collaboration with Morgan Stanley Real Estate.

GSG offers companies high-speed internet through one of the first privately initiated fiber-optic courtyard networks in Germany.

Opening of the first solar filling station at Amperium in Humboldthain, as well as the commissioning of the first in-house combined heat and power plant. This CHP plant helps save 332 tons of CO2 annually.

Installation of the largest photovoltaic system in Berlin to date. The 43,000 square meter PV system, “made in Berlin-Brandenburg,” will generate 5,800,000 kWh of green electricity annually. This results in an annual reduction of approximately 5,000 tons of CO2 emissions.

In June, GSG Berlin celebrates its 50th anniversary with tenants, employees, and business partners. The Governing Mayor of Berlin also acknowledges the history of GSG Berlin in his congratulatory message.

At the end of February, GSG Solar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GSG Berlin, wins the immobilienmanager award 2016 in the Management category. This category recognizes companies that significantly contribute to the value appreciation or preservation of their portfolio through selected projects. The awarded project involves expanding the business model of GSG Berlin by establishing GSG Solar, an energy supply company with its own power plant portfolio.

Together with specialized real estate market analysts from bulwiengesa and Savills, GSG Berlin presents the first Gewerbe-Pulsschlag, a detailed report on the office and corporate real estate segment of all districts in Berlin. The Gewerbe-Pulsschlag examines, compares, and analyzes market data from the commercial real estate sector in Berlin, combined with GSG Berlin’s own location data. This creates a comprehensive reference work for the Berlin commercial real estate market.

To make not only the building stock but also transportation climate-friendly, GSG Berlin collaborates with Parkstrom GmbH. The goal of the two partners is to install 110 charging points at 13 GSG commercial courtyards this year, which will be powered exclusively by renewable energy. The visible start of the collaboration is marked by the commissioning of 16 charging points at the GSG location Amperium in Humboldthain.

The Gewerbesiedlungs-Gesellschaft mbH officially changes its name to GSG Berlin GmbH. The name “GSG Berlin” had already become established within the company, among the public, and among our tenants in everyday usage.