Sixty-one meters above us, the Siemens-Hochhaus pierces the Bremen skyline. This towering structure, named after the technology giant Siemens, has been a landmark since its completion in 1965. It was designed by Max Säume and Th. Siegfried A. Morschel. Originally envisioned as the headquarters for Siemens’ Bremen branch, the Siemens-Hochhaus was a symbol of post-war progress. Its sleek design and innovative technology, like the then state-of-the-art air conditioning system, were a testament to German engineering. However, the building’s inflexible design led Siemens to sell it to the city of Bremen in 1997. After a stint as a government building, it was again sold to a private firm. Today, the Siemens-Hochhaus, having undergone a major renovation in 2010 and 2011, continues to stand tall, its white facade gleaming against the sky. It serves as a reminder of Bremen’s evolving skyline and its ability to embrace both tradition and innovation.
Getreideverkehrsanlage, Silo I
What if these walls could talk? Here at the Getreideverkehrsanlage, Silo I, they’d whisper tales of a Bremen brimming with