Kontorhaus Leder-Schüler

Kontorhaus Leder-Schüler is a 1928 office building featuring a dark brick facade with green window frames and vertical structural elements that express its internal steel skeleton. Located at Heidenkampsweg in Hammerbrook, the structure displays American architectural influences in its design and proportions.

The building was designed in 1928 by architect Fritz Höger for a leather processing company following modern standards of the era. It survived the heavy bombing of World War II in the industrial Hammerbrook district without significant damage.

The ground floor and lower levels served for many years as a venue for music clubs and cultural events that shaped the neighborhood's creative identity. Today visitors can still sense this role as a gathering place for artistic expression.

The building is clearly visible from the street and easily accessible, though restoration work may limit what can be visited inside. Check ahead about which areas are open to the public before planning your visit.

The basement housed multiple music clubs from 1946 to 2012, including one of Germany's earliest house music venues that gained international recognition. These underground spaces became an important gathering point for music fans and artists across different genres.