Faber-Hochhaus, Cultural heritage office building in Magdeburg, Germany
The Faber-Hochhaus is a thirteen-story office building approximately 45 meters tall, clad in light travertine stone with perforated grid-pattern facades on all sides. A distinctive steel and glass staircase tower extends above the flat roof and is flanked by balconies on the front elevation.
Built between 1930 and 1932 as a publishing house for the Faber newspaper, it represents the building innovations of that decade. An air raid in January 1945 caused only minor damage, allowing the structure to survive World War II largely intact.
The building displays classical modernism design with geometric patterns clearly visible on its main facade, reflecting the style of its era. The glazing and metal elements convey a sense of progress and innovation that defined the 1930s.
Located on Bahnhofstrasse 17 near the main railway station, it is easily accessible from public transport. Visitors can fully appreciate the exterior design from street level and examine the facade details at leisure.
The staircase tower is constructed with an unusual combination of steel framing and continuous glazing, giving the stairs an almost temporary appearance despite being permanent. This material pairing was considered a bold expression of construction modernity when completed.
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