Old Technical Town Hall

The Old Technical Town Hall is a 12-story administrative building in Munich's old city center that rises 45.5 meters high. Its facade combines concrete and glass in a modern design that stands out clearly from the surrounding older structures.

The building was completed in 1929 following a 1919 competition won by architect Hermann Leitenstorfer. It was designed to house Munich's growing administration and marked the beginning of a new generation of construction in the city.

The structure reflects the Neues Bauen style that shaped Munich's building evolution during its time. Visitors can observe how concrete and glass replaced traditional methods and altered the city's appearance.

The building houses Munich's planning and building regulations departments and is viewable from outside. A special feature is the restored paternoster elevator that was preserved following public demands, offering visitors a look at older elevator technology.

This was Munich's first high-rise building and locals called it 'Das Hochhaus'. It stands at the corner of Blumenstraße and An der Hauptfeuerwache, a location that changed how the city looked at that time.

Location: Munich

Inception: 1929

Architects: Hermann Leitenstorfer

Architectural style: Neues Bauen

Floors above the ground: 12

Height: 45.5 m

Address: Blumenstraße 28b

Website: http://muenchen.de/Stadtleben/Kultur_Unterhaltung/Sehenswuerdigkeiten/Oeffentliche_Gebaeude/128357/Staedtisches_Hochhaus.html

GPS coordinates: 48.13265,11.57153

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48