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Wintergartenhochhaus, Modern residential high-rise in central Leipzig, Germany.

The Wintergartenhochhaus reaches 106.8 meters with 32 floors and features a symmetrical design with 16 exterior corners creating an octagonal structure pattern.

Constructed between 1970 and 1972, this residential tower maintained its status as the tallest residential building in East Germany throughout the communist period.

The building incorporates 412 balconies and displays an 18-ton rotating double M sign on its roof, representing the Leipzig Trade Fair symbol.

Located near Leipzig Central Station, the structure contains 207 apartments, divided into 29 single-room, 78 two-room, and 100 three-room units.

The construction required 2038 tons of steel, 4784 tons of cement, and 12000 cubic meters of concrete, with initial costs reaching 52.88 million East German marks.

Location: Leipzig

Inception: 1972

Architects: Horst Siegel

Architectural style: modern architecture

Floors above the ground: 32

Height: 106.8 m

GPS coordinates: 51.34280,12.38360

Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:59

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