Studienhaus Düsseldorf, Hochhaus in Düsseldorf
The Studienhaus Düsseldorf was a modern high-rise complex in the Unterbilk district, featuring a narrow twelve-story tower approximately 40 meters (130 feet) tall and a low polygonal building in front containing three lecture halls. The high-rise held classrooms and a library, while the ground floor offered public spaces including a cafeteria and large foyer, with parking and workshops located below.
Built between 1964 and 1967 by architect Bernhard Pfau, the building was designed to consolidate various scattered educational facilities across the city into one central location. When the Volkshochschule relocated in the late 1980s, discussions about demolition began, and despite being listed as a protected monument in 1990, the structure was torn down in 1996 and 1997 to make way for new urban development projects.
The building housed the Volkshochschule, a public adult education organization that offered classes and activities for residents. It served as a social meeting place where people from different backgrounds came together to learn and participate in the community.
The building was located at Fürstenwall 5 in the Unterbilk district, close to the Rhine River and within easy reach of the city center by public transportation. The site was strategically positioned to serve as a landmark for visitors entering the city from the south and took advantage of proximity to the port and river areas.
A striking feature was a full-glass floating corridor wrapping around the upper section of the high-rise, which glowed at night when lit from inside. This distinctive design element made the building visible from far away and symbolized the institution's openness to the city and its residents.
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