Funkhaus am Hans-Rosenthal-Platz

The Funkhaus am Hans-Rosenthal-Platz is a broadcasting building designed in the New Objectivity style with a distinctive curved facade. Its five-story structure spans three wings along Mette Street and Fritz-Elsas Street and contains specialized acoustic studios built into its core.

The building was constructed between 1938 and 1941 and initially served an industrial company. After World War II it was repurposed and became the headquarters for radio broadcasting in the American sector.

The building has been central to German radio broadcasting for generations and shapes the media culture of the city. Daily programs created within its walls reach millions of listeners across the country.

The building remains an active media center housing several radio channels including Deutschlandfunk Kultur and other broadcasting operations. Visitors should know that as a working broadcast facility, public access may be limited to certain areas or times.

The steep gabled roof follows the curved form of the building and represents a design element that has appeared in Berlin architecture since 1914. This combination of functional design with traditional roofing solutions makes it a remarkable example of transitional architecture.

Location: Tempelhof-Schöneberg

Architects: Walter Borchard

Architectural style: New Objectivity

GPS coordinates: 52.48017,13.33735

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03