Telefunken-Hochhaus

The Telefunken-Hochhaus is an office building rising 80 meters with 21 floors in Charlottenburg. Its central section houses five elevators that connect all levels of the structure.

The building was completed in 1960 and remained Berlin's tallest structure until the Europa-Center surpassed it in 1965. Its construction marked a turning point in post-war Berlin's high-rise architecture.

The building embodies the Neues Bauen movement through its functional design language of concrete and clean lines. This architectural approach remains visible today and shows how designers of that era prioritized practicality over ornament.

The Technical University of Berlin occupies the building, with a publicly accessible cafe at ground level. A student-run cafe on the 20th floor offers views across the city while serving visitors and staff.

The building underwent extensive renovations between 2005 and 2007 that created modern office spaces with individual meeting rooms. This modernization transformed the interior while preserving the character of the facade.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Inception: 1960

Architects: Paul Schwebes, Hans Schoszberger

Official opening: 1960

Architectural style: Neues Bauen

Floors above the ground: 21

Elevators: 5

Elevation above the sea: 40 m

Height: 80 m

Address: Ernst-Reuter-Platz 7, 10587 Berlin

GPS coordinates: 52.51310,13.32000

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46