Neubauten

Neubauten is a German noun meaning “new buildings.” The plural form is Neubauten and the singular is Neubau. It is typically used to refer to recently constructed structures or a project of new construction, and it is common in architecture, real estate, and urban planning.

Etymology: The word combines neu (“new”) and Bauen (“to build”). In usage, Neubauten denotes multiple new buildings; for a single new building, the term Neubau is used.

Usage: In planning documents, property listings, and city development discourse, Neubauten describe newly built housing blocks, office complexes, public facilities, or entire districts characterized by new construction. It is often contrasted with Altbau (old buildings) and with Bestand (the existing stock of buildings).

Cultural note: The term is also recognizable in popular culture as part of the name of the German experimental band Einstürzende Neubauten (“Collapsing New Buildings”), founded in 1980. The band’s name evokes urban imagery and industrial soundscapes, reflecting a postwar avant-garde sensibility.

See also: Altbau, Neubau (singular)