Grüne Zitadelle, Office building in Magdeburg, Germany.
The Grüne Zitadelle is a mixed-use office building in Magdeburg known for its pink walls, curved lines, and mismatched window shapes. The complex houses apartments, a hotel, shops, offices, and a kindergarten along Breiter Weg street.
The building opened in 2005, two years after construction began based on designs by Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who died before seeing the finished structure. His architectural philosophy about how buildings relate to human life shaped the entire project.
The building reflects the architect's belief that structures and people are deeply connected. The colored facade and uneven windows shape how the street feels, showing a blend of art and everyday life that visitors immediately notice.
The site is easy to reach and sits on a busy street in the city center. Visitors can view the exterior anytime, though access to interior areas may be restricted to residents and customers of specific businesses.
Every window in the structure has a different shape and size, giving it a truly one-of-a-kind appearance. Trees and plants grow directly from inside apartments into shared spaces, bringing nature directly into where people live and work.
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