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Schapfen Mill Tower, Modern grain silo tower in Ulm, Germany.

The Schapfen Mill Tower reaches a height of 115 meters with an additional antenna spire extending to 125 meters above ground level.

The tower maintained its status as the tallest operational grain elevator from its completion in 2005 until the construction of Swissmill Tower in Zürich in 2016.

The structure represents the evolution of industrial architecture in Germany, combining agricultural functionality with modern design principles in urban settings.

The facility contains 30 storage cells that can hold 8,000 metric tons of grain with an intake capacity of 120 tonnes per hour.

The south facade incorporates 1,300 CIS solar modules, generating 70,000 kWh of electricity annually despite vertical mounting limitations.

Location: Ulm

Inception: 2004

Official opening: 2005

Part of: Schapfen-Mill

GPS coordinates: 48.43250,9.98278

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:46

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