Massive, almost windowless and adorned with a striking zig-zag pattern beneath its roofline, the Getreideverkehrsanlage, Silo II, stands as a testament to Bremen’s role in the global grain trade. While its older sibling, Silo I, dates back to the First World War, the Getreideverkehrsanlage, Silo II, rose from the ground between 1926 and 1929. This expansion tripled the grain storage capacity, allowing Bremen to handle the increasing influx of feed grain from the Danube region. The architectural style reflects the “New Objectivity” movement popular in Germany between the wars. The design prioritized function over ornamentation, resulting in the imposing, almost fortress-like structure you see before you today. The Getreideverkehrsanlage, Silo II’s, largely unadorned facade, built with brick like its predecessor, emphasizes its practical nature. Only the decorative zig-zag pattern hints at the expressionist architectural trends of the 1920s. This building has played a vital role in feeding not just Bremen, but all of Northern Germany, for almost a century.
Spiegelhof
Welcome to the Spiegelhof, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Bremen. Standing tall and proud at Lesumbroker Landstrau00dfe