Verkehrskanzel, Traffic control tower in Kurfürstendamm, Germany
The Verkehrskanzel sits at the intersection of Kurfürstendamm and Joachimstaler Straße and rises about 4.5 meters (15 feet) above street level. The small glass cube with a metal frame sits directly above a sales kiosk and public service area that remains accessible from street level.
The structure was built in 1955 by architects Werner Klenke and Werner Düttmann under Bruno Grimmek's supervision as a traffic control station. After traffic management became automated in 1962, it lost its original purpose but gained protected status as a monument in 1989.
The structure shows post-war design through its glass and steel construction, which expresses the architectural language of the 1950s. Visitors can still see today how this clear formal style reflected the era's approach to urban planning.
The building sits right beside the Kurfürstendamm U-Bahn station entrance and is easily reached on foot. Visitors will find shops and public facilities at ground level, with steady foot traffic around the surrounding streets.
The building is Berlin's last remaining traffic control tower and has hosted art exhibitions since 1984. The former functional facility was transformed into a space for contemporary artistic works.
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