Kreuzberg Tower, Residential tower in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany.
Kreuzberg Tower is a residential complex consisting of a 14-story main tower and two 5-story wings with grey, black, and green exterior elements and geometric balconies throughout. The site contains seven loft-style apartments with artist studios in the tower section and forty additional apartments in the wings, each equipped with integrated sun shades.
The complex was built in 1987 as part of the International BauAufstellung, a program aimed at creating innovative housing solutions for West Berlin. This ambitious undertaking shaped the city's approach to experimental residential design.
The residential complex was created to house Turkish workers and artists, reflecting how the Kreuzberg district transformed during the 1980s. This shows how architecture responds to the real needs of people living in a neighborhood.
The complex can be viewed from outside to see the facades and overall form of the building. The best vantage point for the south-facing sides with their pattern details is from the adjacent street or plaza surrounding the structure.
The south-facing facades of the wings display simplified human face patterns, a deliberate design choice by architect John Hejduk. These anthropomorphic elements give the otherwise modern building an unexpected personal dimension that stands out to visitors.
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