Siemens-Hochhaus, Office high-rise in Obersendling, Munich, Germany
The Siemens-Hochhaus is a 23-storey office tower at Baierbrunner Straße 54 in Obersendling, 75 metres tall, built 1961 to 1963 to plans by architect Hans Maurer. On completion it was the tallest office high-rise in Munich. It is a listed building and the landmark of the former Siemens site.
The Siemens-Hochhaus was built between 1961 and 1963 to plans by architect Hans Maurer; with 23 floors and 75 metres it was Munich's tallest office tower when completed. It was to be joined by two more towers in the Isar Süd project, which high-rise opponents blocked in November 2004 through a citizens' petition. Siemens sold the building in early 2006 to Hubert Haupt Immobilien Holding instead of demolishing it; it is a listed monument.
The building displays the functional design language of the 1960s and is recognized today as a protected architectural monument, underscoring its place in design history.
The building is near U-Bahn and bus connections, making it easy to reach. The exterior areas are freely accessible, while the interior functions primarily as office space.
The building sparked changes in Munich's city planning and triggered a debate about height limits. These discussions ultimately led to a regulation that restricts new buildings to a maximum of 99 meters.
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