Goetheanum, Anthroposophical center in Dornach, Switzerland
The concrete structure features curved architectural forms and holds two performance halls with a combined capacity of 1500 seats, galleries, and lecture spaces.
Rudolf Steiner designed the Second Goetheanum after the first wooden building burned down in 1922, completing construction in concrete between 1925 and 1928.
The Goetheanum functions as the global headquarters of the Anthroposophical Society, hosting performances, exhibitions, conferences, and educational programs throughout the year.
The center includes a library, bookstore, cafe, administrative offices, and offers multiple daily guided tours explaining the building's architecture and anthroposophical principles.
The nine-meter-tall Representative of Humanity sculpture, created by Edith Maryon and Rudolf Steiner, stands within the building as a central artistic element.
Location: Dornach
Inception: 1925
Architects: Rudolf Steiner
Official opening: 1928
Architectural style: organic architecture
Made from material: concrete
Part of: list of cultural properties in Dornach
Address: Hügelweg 45, 4143 Dornach 4143
Website: https://goetheanum.org
GPS coordinates: 47.48611,7.62028
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:04
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