Excelsiorhaus, Residential tower in Kreuzberg, Germany
Description
Excelsiorhaus is a residential tower in Kreuzberg featuring 18 floors with over 500 apartments and commercial spaces distributed throughout the building. The structure rises prominently above the surrounding neighborhood and has served as a recognizable landmark since its completion.
History
The building was constructed between 1966 and 1968, replacing the former Hotel Excelsior that previously occupied the site. Architects Franz-Heinrich Sobotka and Gustav Müller designed this structure for Excelsior Tankstellen GmbH during the post-war period.
Culture
The documentary film 'Berlin Excelsior' captures daily life within the building, following residents from different backgrounds who share this vertical neighborhood.
Practical
The building is easily visible from street level and serves as a clear landmark for navigation in the area. You can explore the surroundings and view the structure from different angles to appreciate its scale.
Did you know?
During the Cold War, intelligence services reportedly used the building's height for surveillance purposes due to its proximity to the Berlin Wall. This strategic location made the structure relevant for various monitoring activities during that period.
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