Have you ever heard of a skyscraper nicknamed “Schwabenlandtower”? Here we stand before the Schwabenturm, a towering pylon that dominates the Berlin skyline. The Schwabenturm, despite its name suggesting a location in Swabia, stands tall and proud right here in Berlin. Its story is one of ambition, setbacks, and resilience, quite different from its namesake in Fellbach. Originally envisioned as a residential and commercial complex reaching 34 stories high, the Berlin Schwabenturm is a testament to changing plans and urban development. While its Fellbach counterpart was meant to house luxury apartments and a hotel, our Schwabenturm serves a different purpose. Look closely at its structure. The pylon design, a characteristic feature of telecommunications towers, hints at its function. Though its height is a modest 36 meters compared to the 107-meter giant in Fellbach, it plays a crucial role in Berlin’s communication network. It’s a different kind of landmark, less about opulent living and more about connecting the city. The Schwabenturm might not have the same dramatic story of insolvency and name changes as the Fellbach tower, but its quiet presence is a constant reminder of the infrastructure that keeps a modern city alive.
Genossenschaft PA58
From 1981 the Genossenschaft PA58 stands tall. It’s a self-managed house project. This is its story. This impressive building in