Fürstenried Ost

The Sparkassenhochhaus, a towering slab of concrete and glass in Munich, was the tallest residential building in Bavaria when it was built in the early 1960s. Standing proudly in the heart of Fürstenried Ost, it is a symbol of the city’s post-war architectural ambitions. This large housing development, Fürstenried Ost, was built in the 1960s, and was a key part of a project to create a new urban centre in the south of Munich. It was designed by Franz Ruf and is a prime example of the architectural trends of the time. The original plan envisioned a sprawling complex with apartments for around 25,000 people. Fürstenried Ost is made up of rows of four to nine-story apartment blocks that are loosely arranged in a spacious layout, dotted with green spaces. The unique layout, with its open spaces and a distinct lack of a central square or park, was a defining feature of the development. Unlike many of its surrounding districts, the streets in Fürstenried Ost are named after Swiss towns. Today, Fürstenried Ost is a thriving district. Local families enjoy the calm atmosphere of the area. Many residents and families often take advantage of the green spaces to enjoy the outdoors and the fresh air. Fürstenried Ost is well-connected, offering easy access to the city centre by public transportation and convenient features that make it an ideal place to live. In the centre of Fürstenried Ost, you will find a new building that houses a medical centre, a branch of the Munich City Library and various retail spaces. In a way, this new complex, the “Green Salon,” represents a departure from the initial vision of the district and serves as a microcosm of the ongoing life in the urban development.