The Funkhaus Nalepastrasse was built from 1953 to1956 by Bauhaus architect Franz Ehrlich. The acoustic treatment was conceived by Gerhard Steinke.
Originally, the Funkhaus was East Germany's public radio station; it holds the largest studio complex in Europe.
The numerous recording spaces range from 1000m2 concert hall, which can host a symphony orchestra, down to a telephone booth.The acoustic characteristics of the rooms are of outstanding quality and extremely varied.