Schwerbelastungskörper, Concrete test structure in Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Germany
The cylindrical concrete structure reaches 18 meters in height with a diameter of 21 meters and extends 18 meters into the ground.
Built in 1941 under Albert Speer's direction, this 12,000-ton structure tested ground stability for planned Nazi-era monumental buildings in Berlin.
The structure represents a tangible reminder of unrealized architectural plans for transforming Berlin into Germania, the intended capital of the Third Reich.
Located at General-Pape-Straße 100, the site offers guided tours every Sunday at 3 PM and remains open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 PM to 6 PM.
French forced laborers constructed this concrete cylinder, which sank only 19 centimeters after installation despite its massive weight.
Location: Tempelhof-Schöneberg
Inception: 1941
Architects: Albert Speer
Height: 18 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete, concrete
GPS coordinates: 52.48400,13.37160
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
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