Führerbau, Representation building in Maxvorstadt, Munich, Germany

The Führerbau is a massive stone building at Arcisstraße 12 in Munich's Maxvorstadt, built 1933–1937 to plans by Paul Ludwig Troost, completed by Leonhard Gall. Its light beige facade has a low base, a middle level of tall arched windows and an upper row of smaller rectangular windows in plain stone frames, under a flat roofline with a heavy cornice and stepped attic. Inside, a row of pale tan cylindrical columns with square bases and simple round capitals stands on a polished reddish stone floor beside a broad staircase with dark steps and pale stone balustrades.

The building was designed and constructed between 1933 and 1937 by architect Paul Troost. It gained prominence as the location where the Munich Agreement was signed in 1938, a document that reshaped European political relations.

The building now houses the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich, where students and musicians work and perform daily. It has transformed from its political past into a space focused on artistic expression and education.

The building is accessible by public transportation, particularly via the nearby Königsplatz U-Bahn station, which connects directly to Munich's city center. Note that not all areas are open to visitors since the structure now operates as a university.

The building houses a congress hall that now functions as a concert venue, hosting numerous musical performances throughout the academic year. The hall's acoustics have been maintained, making it a preferred space for university concerts.