Heinrich-Gleißner-Haus, Protected architectural monument on Obere Donaulände, Linz, Austria.
The Heinrich-Gleißner-Haus is a protected building on Obere Donaulände in Linz, distinguished by its notable architecture featuring a granite ground floor and rounded entrances. A distinctive observation tower rises above the roofline and defines the character of this location near the Nibelungen Bridge.
The building was constructed in 1939 as a waterway administration office, reflecting the bureaucratic structures of that era. In 1952 it acquired a new role as a political party headquarters, linking its original purpose to institutional importance.
The building carries the name of Heinrich Gleißner, a significant political figure in Upper Austrian history. His name has become synonymous with this location along the Danube.
The building is situated at Obere Donaulände 7, directly beside the west approach building and forms a connection to Linz's old town. Its location right along the Danube makes it easily accessible and provides good orientation for understanding the area's layout.
The structure brings together classical and modern design elements in a dialogue between two architectural periods. This transition is especially visible in how it mediates between the contemporary Danube embankment and the historical houses of the old town.
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