Kathreiner-Haus, Modernist office high-rise in Schöneberg, Germany
The Kathreiner-Haus is a modernist office building in Schöneberg featuring an H-shaped structure with two six-story parallel wings and a twelve-story central section. The entire construction offers functionally designed work spaces and is currently being converted into an administrative court.
The building was constructed in 1928 under architect Bruno Paul's direction and initially served as headquarters for the Kathreiner Malzkaffee company. After World War II, the structure lost its original purpose and eventually found new uses.
The building displays New Objectivity design through functional forms, clear lines, and carefully chosen materials like Thuringian travertine. Visitors can directly experience the thoughtfully selected surfaces and the deliberate structure of the facade.
The building sits near Kleistpark and is visible from multiple sides, allowing visitors to appreciate its full architectural form. Walking around the surrounding area enables visitors to examine facade details from different viewpoints.
The facade combines two travertine types: Thuringian stone for walls and Roman travertine for window frames, creating subtle color shifts. This material combination is a rare feature in Berlin's Modernism architecture of that period.
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