Axel-Springer-Hochhaus, Office high-rise in Kreuzberg, Germany
Description
The Axel-Springer-Hochhaus is an office tower with 19 floors and a distinctive facade of metal and glass designed by architect Melchiorre Bega. Standing 78 meters tall, it forms a notable landmark in Berlin's skyline.
History
Construction took place between 1959 and 1965, a time of rebuilding in divided Berlin during the Cold War. The tower became a symbol of press freedom and economic activity in a city torn by geopolitical tensions.
Culture
The building housed editorial teams for Bild and Welt, two of Germany's most widely read newspapers. The work done inside shaped the country's media landscape for decades.
Practical
The tower sits centrally in Kreuzberg with easy access by bus and nearby U-Bahn stations. As an office building, the interior is not generally open to the public, but the exterior can be viewed from multiple angles throughout the neighborhood.
Did you know?
Inside the building runs a 45-meter high atrium that divides it into north and south sections. This open core of space brings daylight deep into the center and gives the structure its distinctive internal character.
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