Verwaltungsgebäude der LVA Baden, Office building and cultural heritage monument in Karlsruhe, Germany.
The administrative building is a combination office and cultural monument in Karlsruhe with a distinctive tower section and a lower horizontal wing. The high-rise portion reaches approximately 80 meters and remains the tallest structure in the city, while the lower section houses various administrative functions.
The structure was built between 1960 and 1964 by architect Erich Schelling following International Style principles. A major renovation from 2005 to 2007 preserved its modern functionality while maintaining its architectural heritage.
The building is named after its architect Erich Schelling and has shaped the city's skyline for decades with its distinctive profile. It stands as a symbol of post-war administrative modernization and represents institutional confidence in the region.
The building is located at Gartenstrasse 105 near the Center for Art and Media and other key institutions in the area. Visitors should check access beforehand since it is an active administrative building, and the best views of its architecture can be enjoyed from the street or nearby public spaces.
The combination of high-rise tower and horizontal building block was an innovative concept in the post-war period that united function and form in a new way. This dual design allows the building to offer extensive office space in the tower while the lower section provides traditional administrative areas.
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