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Office Center an der Reichsbank

A Monument to New Objectivity

Counts toward these achievements:

Essen: First Steps10 pts

Essen: Explorer25 pts

Essen: Insider50 pts

The Office Center at the Reichsbank in Essen showcases the New Objectivity architectural style, which was popular in the 1930s. As an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia, it tells a story of change and modernity. The clean lines and functional design invite you to explore the history of architecture in the city's heart.

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The building opened in 1933.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1930
Architectural Style: New Objectivity
Heritage Status: Architectural Heritage Monument
Opening Date: January 1933

Guided Story

Imagine standing at the crossroads of history in Essen. Look up and take in the clean lines and understated elegance of the building before you. This structure tells a story from the 1930s, a time of great change and modernity. Back then, simplicity and functionality became a new architectural language. Feel the echoes of the past as you study its facade. Just a few steps behind you is the Hauptpost, another stunning example of New Objectivity architecture. Together, these buildings mark Essen as a hub of innovation and transformation in its time.