Schwarzkopf-Fabrik, Industrial heritage building in Schöneberg, Germany
The Schwarzkopf Factory is an industrial building featuring steel frame construction and clinker brick facade, incorporating brick expressionist design elements. A prominent entrance tower marks the street corner and forms the most distinctive architectural feature of the structure.
Built between 1928 and 1929 by architect Carl Mackensen, it originally served as a production facility for hair care products. The factory operated continuously until closing in 1994 following German reunification, after which it was converted to other uses.
It housed the first factory-based training center for hairdressers, establishing Berlin as a center for cosmetic innovation during the early 1900s. This connection to the beauty and hair care industry shaped the identity of the surrounding neighborhood.
Located on Alboinstrasse in Berlin-Schöneberg, the building now houses office and storage space under the name Alboin Kontor. Since it is privately owned, you can view the architecture from the street and appreciate the distinctive tower and facade design.
The original tower featured the Schwarzkopf trademark showing a woman's silhouette, which was later replaced by a figure of King Alboin. This change reflects how the building was repurposed and renamed after the company ceased operations.
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