Chilehaus, Office building in Hamburg-Altstadt, Germany
The Chilehaus is an office building in Hamburg-Altstadt with ten stories and a distinctive pointed end on the eastern side that resembles a ship's bow. The structure features the characteristic reddish-brown brick facade typical of its era and today houses various shops, restaurants, and offices within its inner courtyards.
The building was constructed between 1922 and 1924 following a vision by merchant Henry Sloman, who gained wealth through saltpeter trade between Chile and Germany. Its architecture reflects the expressionism of the Weimar era and shows influences of the modern building style of that period.
The building represents the architectural style of Brick Expressionism from the 1920s and received UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2015.
Access to the interior occurs via street-level entrances leading to the various shops and offices. The surrounding area provides ample space to explore the architecture and visit the restaurants located in the courtyards.
The building's foundation rests on reinforced concrete pilings that extend 16 meters deep, a requirement due to its proximity to the Elbe River. This technical solution represented a notable engineering achievement for a port-side location in the early 20th century.
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