Schürmann-Bau

The Schürmann-Bau is an office building in Bonn stretching 300 meters along Kurt-Schumacher-Straße. It stands between the Post Tower and Langer Eugen, serving as the workplace for major broadcasting organizations.

The building suffered severe damage from a Rhine River flood in 1993 that lifted the incomplete structure by 70 centimeters. After extensive repairs, Deutsche Welle began operating from the site in 2003.

The building displays international art installations by artists such as Sokari Douglas Camp and Manuel Marin, visible in hallways and public spaces since 2004. These works add an artistic dimension to the workplace that goes beyond a typical office setting.

The site is located in a central business district with good accessibility, where several important institutions converge. Visitors will find a mix of modern workspaces and publicly accessible areas featuring artistic elements.

During the 1993 Rhine flood, basement areas were intentionally flooded with 300,000 cubic meters of water to protect the structure from damage. This unusual strategy demonstrates innovative emergency engineering to safeguard the building.

Location: Bonn

Architects: Joachim Schürmann

Official opening: June 27, 2002

Length: 300 m

GPS coordinates: 50.71743,7.12728

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41