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IG Farben Building
A New Objectivity Architectural Icon
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The IG Farben Building in Frankfurt, also known as the Poelzig Building, was designed by Hans Poelzig and constructed between 1928 and 1931. Originally built as the headquarters for I.G. Farben, it has housed part of the Goethe University on the Campus Westend since 2001. The structure stands as a cultural heritage monument in Hesse, exemplifying the New Objectivity architectural style.
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After World War II, the American military administration moved into the building.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1930
- Architect
- Hans Poelzig
- Architectural Style
- New Objectivity
- Height
- 35 m
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Former Name
- IG-Farben-Gebäude
- Website
- uni-frankfurt.de/de?
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- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Location
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