Constructed between 1967 and 1969, the Haus der Elektroindustrie stands as a silent testament to a bygone era. This imposing structure, sometimes referred to as the Haus der Elektrotechnik, dominates the Alexanderplatz with its ten-story presence. The Haus der Elektroindustrie wasn’t just another building. It served as the Ministry for Electrotechnics and Electronics for the GDR from 1969 to 1990. Imagine the hushed conversations, the strategic planning, the hum of technological advancement within these walls. After reunification, the Haus der Elektroindustrie briefly housed the Treuhandanstalt, the agency responsible for privatizing formerly state-owned East German businesses. This transition marked a pivotal moment, the building bearing witness to the economic upheaval of a nation reborn. Later, the building housed the Federal Ministry for the Environment and the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs. This reflects the changing needs of a unified Germany. Today, the Haus der Elektroindustrie stands largely unused. Its future uncertain, its demolition a looming possibility. Yet, remnants of its vibrant past linger. The ground floor still sees some activity. Look closely and you can almost picture the bustling shops that once occupied this space: Schallplatten, Rundfunk und Fernsehen, Uhren, Foto-Kino-Optik. Rotating advertising cubes once crowned its roof, promoting the GDR’s electronics industry. Now, only the echoes of their messages remain. Even the facade, updated in 2000, tells a story. It bears a quote from Alfred Döblin’s “Berlin Alexanderplatz,” a literary snapshot of the city’s bustling energy in 1929. The Haus der Elektroindustrie, a place of ministry, commerce, and transition, stands as a powerful reminder of Berlin’s ever-evolving narrative.
Genossenschaft PA58
From 1981 the Genossenschaft PA58 stands tall. It’s a self-managed house project. This is its story. This impressive building in