The sky over Berlin before the builders came

The imminent vertical transformation of Berlin is captured on photographic and super8 film. New building regulations invite towers to pierce the city’s silhouette, altering its appearance entirely. As international investment funds buy up housing stock driving up the pressure on the housing market, the relaxation of building laws follows a familiar pattern — the monetisation of the skies. In the meantime clubs are closing, the music has stopped playing. The party is over. It’s time to get the coats.