Krupp-Hochhaus Geisweid

The Krupp-Hochhaus was a 14-story office building in Geisweid designed by architects Köhne and Reichert in the modernist style of the 1950s. Its clean lines and functional design reflected the industrial optimism of the postwar period.

Completed in 1957, the building first served as the administrative center for Stahlwerke Südwestfalen AG before Friedrich Krupp AG acquired it in the 1970s. After standing as a symbol of regional industry for decades, safety concerns led to its demolition in 2009.

The relief 'Ausschauende' by Hermann Kuhmichel once greeted visitors in the building's entrance hall, reflecting how art was woven into the workplace design of the 1950s. This artwork now resides at the Geisweid town hall, preserving the artistic legacy of the structure.

The building stood vacant from 2003 and was later demolished, so it no longer exists to visit. Those interested in its legacy can still walk through the neighborhood where it once stood and see the artwork that survived in the town hall.

The heating system from the demolished building was repurposed and now helps warm the Geisweid swimming pool. This second life for the machinery shows how industrial structures can be thoughtfully transformed rather than simply discarded.