Glanzstoff-Hochhaus, High-rise building in Elberfeld district, Wuppertal, Germany.
The Glanzstoff-Hochhaus is a high-rise structure in Elberfeld featuring a glass and steel facade with a clean, horizontal and vertical grid pattern. Its rectangular form rises distinctly above the surrounding blocks and streets, creating a strong visual presence in the city center.
Construction took place between 1954 and 1958 under architect Hanns Dustmann, who designed it as an administrative center for a chemical fiber company. This project marked the city's transition toward modern building forms and contemporary industrial structures during post-war recovery.
The building embodies how major companies reimagined themselves after 1945, using modern architecture to signal progress and recovery. Its bold design became a symbol of the city's economic renewal during the post-war rebuilding period.
The building is situated on Kasinostraße in the city center and is easily accessible by public transport and foot. The ground-floor café is open to the public, allowing visitors to enter and explore this accessible part without advance planning.
The former company cafeteria now operates as a public café-bar on the ground floor, breathing new life into a space originally designed for employees. This adaptive reuse shows how post-war office buildings gain relevance in contemporary urban life.
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