Hochhaus des Thüringer Landtags, parliament office building in Erfurt, Germany

The Hochhaus des Thüringer Landtags is a ten-story brick high-rise at Beethovenplatz in Erfurt, built in 1950/51 to designs by Egon Hartmann, Hartmut Schaub and Heinrich Weiß. Known locally as the "Eierkiste" (egg crate), it now serves as an office building for the Thuringian state parliament.

The building was completed in 1951 and was one of the first modern high-rises built in the city after World War II. It served as the seat of the Thuringian state government and represented a new approach to construction in the region.

The building shows how post-war architecture looked in East Germany, with its red brick and straight lines representing the design approach of that era. It stands differently from the older styles you see elsewhere in the city.

The building sits in the center of Erfurt and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can inquire at the information office to learn about available tours or access to certain areas.

The building was a test case for new construction methods in East Germany and initially drew criticism for its modern appearance. It now stands as an example of how an unusual structure gradually became part of the city's identity.