Pfeilerhaus, Timber-framed house at Andreasplatz, Hildesheim, Germany.
Pfeilerhaus is a timber-framed residential building at Andreasplatz in Hildesheim that features supporting pillars on the ground level. The structure has a cafe on the lower floor and is physically connected to an adjacent building.
The original structure was built in 1623 and shaped the townscape for centuries. After its destruction during the 1945 bombing, it was reconstructed between 1953 and 1954 based on the original floor plan.
The building gets its name from the pillars that leave the ground floor open, creating a distinctive visual feature in the townscape. This structural element remains one of the most noticeable aspects of the facade when walking through the square.
The building stands directly at Andreasplatz and is easy to reach on foot. The open ground floor area with the cafe offers straightforward access without barriers.
The house was rebuilt under architect August Albert Steinborn's direction, blending historical forms with modern elements from the 1950s. This mix of old and new makes it a rare example of successful post-war reconstruction in the city.
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