Trinkhalle Dessau, building in Dessau-Roßlau, Germany
Trinkhalle Dessau is a small white kiosk building next to the Masters' Houses, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The structure has a simple, geometric form with an overhanging roof and a narrow window opening set into a tall wall.
The original kiosk building was constructed in 1932 by Mies van der Rohe after a design by Eduard Ludwig, selling drinks and small goods to visitors. After being demolished in 1962, it was faithfully reconstructed in 2016 and now stands again at its historic location.
The kiosk takes its name from the refreshments it historically sold, and today it serves as a quiet gathering point next to the Masters' Houses. Visitors come here to pause briefly while remaining connected to the Bauhaus buildings nearby.
The kiosk sits directly beside Ebertallee street at the Masters' Houses and is easily accessible on foot. Dessau main station is just a short walk away, and parking is available nearby.
The original window of the kiosk was mounted on rollers and could slide horizontally into the wall, an elegant solution that combined function with minimal visual impact. This detail reveals the inventiveness of Bauhaus design principles applied to everyday objects.
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