Vierscheibenhaus

Vierscheibenhaus is an office building in Cologne's Altstadt-Nord district, rising eight stories with a distinctive facade composed of four separate rectangular glass sections stacked vertically. Each glass volume sits independently, creating a striking geometric composition visible from multiple angles across the city.

The building was completed in 1970 as the headquarters of Westdeutscher Rundfunk broadcasting, marking a modernist approach to post-war architecture in Cologne. Its innovative design influenced subsequent office building developments across the region during the following decades.

The structure functions as a central hub for media production and broadcasting activities, connecting journalists and content creators throughout North Rhine-Westphalia.

The building sits in central Cologne with convenient access to public transportation stops nearby. Multiple entry points and surrounding pedestrian zones make it easy to navigate the area on foot.

Its name derives from the four glass sections arranged like stacked panes, a visual metaphor for the building's vertical composition. This unusual stacking approach was architecturally uncommon in Germany when the structure was completed.

Location: Altstadt-Nord

Architects: HPP Architekten

Floors above the ground: 8

Address: Appellhofplatz 1

GPS coordinates: 50.93980,6.95199

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00