Funkhaus Grünau, Broadcasting complex in Grünau, Berlin, Germany
Funkhaus Grünau is a four-story brick building with around 7,500 square meters of floor space that runs along the Dahme River and stands out for its structured facade and wood-clad upper story with a surrounding gallery. The interior layout reveals a clear separation between the former sports areas in the lower sections and the broadcast facilities added to the upper floors.
The building was constructed between 1929 and 1930 as a sports facility for Danatbank, initially serving as a recreation and athletic center. After World War II, Soviet administration took over in 1947 and operated it as a broadcasting center until 1956.
The original design for sports activities still shapes how the building feels inside, with spacious halls and areas built for physical movement. Its later role as a broadcasting center led to the addition of technical spaces that reflect how the place adapted to serve a different purpose.
The site sits along the Dahme River and is reachable by paths that offer views of the building's exterior. The interior is currently closed to visitors, and the building requires extensive renovation, so you can only explore the outside and enjoy views from the riverbank.
From 1951 to 1991 the site operated as a broadcasting school, training over 20 apprentices each year in radio transmission and technical skills. This school became a major center for broadcast training in East Germany during that period.
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