Arbeitsamt, Dessau

The semi-circular structure features yellow brick walls, glass skylights, and six separate entrances leading to concentric office arrangements for employment services.

Walter Gropius won the architectural competition in 1927 to design one of Germany's first employment offices, completing construction in 1929 at August-Bebel-Platz.

The building structure incorporated specialized waiting areas and separate pathways for different occupational groups, reflecting the social organization of industrial labor.

The office layout enabled efficient processing of job seekers through designated entrances, interview spaces, and separate exit corridors for successful applicants.

The building's circular design included glass-brick waiting rooms and a system that directed unsuccessful applicants to benefit registration without crossing paths with others.

Location: Dessau-Roßlau

GPS coordinates: 51.82954,12.23893

Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46