Aalto-Hochhaus, Residential tower in Vahr district, Bremen, Germany.
Description
The Aalto-Hochhaus is a residential tower with 22 floors in Bremen-Vahr, rising about 65 meters high and designed with large windows. These windows provide natural light to the interior spaces and define the external appearance of the building.
History
Finnish architect Alvar Aalto designed this residential tower, which was completed in 1961 as part of post-war urban development in Bremen. The building embodies the architectural ideas of this reconstruction period in Germany.
Culture
The building displays features of the European modern movement from the 1960s with clean geometric forms and functionally designed living spaces. These design principles shape its appearance today and reflect the philosophy of how people should live according to that era.
Practical
The tower is accessible to visitors from the outside, allowing you to view the architecture and surroundings from various angles. The best view of the building's form is obtained by stepping back from the immediate surroundings to take in its full profile.
Did you know?
The building was designated a protected cultural monument in 1995, recognizing its significance for German architectural history. This happened many years after its completion, showing how long it took for the importance of this modernist style to be fully appreciated.
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