Wasserturm Hamburg-Stellingen, Residential water tower in Stellingen, Hamburg, Germany
Wasserturm Hamburg-Stellingen is a residential tower building in Hamburg constructed from brick masonry and extending upward across multiple floors. The structure was redesigned to include substantial windows throughout its facade, transforming it into a functioning residential space.
The building was constructed between 1911 and 1912 and originally functioned to store water and maintain pressure for the Stellingen district. In the early 1980s the tower was converted into residential units, ending its industrial purpose.
The tower takes its name from its original purpose of storing water for the local community. Today the brick structure with its generous windows shapes the neighborhood's character and is recognized by residents as part of the district's identity.
The tower is located in the Stellingen district and is clearly visible from the street, making it easy to find in the neighborhood. Being a residential building occupied by residents, visitors should respect privacy but can view the exterior easily from the sidewalk.
Hidden beneath the crown of this building once sat a large spherical iron tank designed for water storage. This functional core now stands empty, pointing to how ingeniously the tower was repurposed for residential living.
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