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Wasserwerk Misburg
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Wasserwerk Misburg

Industrial elegance amidst Misburg Forest's tranquility

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The Misburg Waterworks captivates with its unique expressionist design, a testament to the New Objectivity movement. Crafted by Friedrich Fischer in 1925, this 12-meter-high industrial gem blends seamlessly with the serene setting of Misburg Forest on the outskirts of Hanover. It's a place where the power of industrial aesthetics meets the peace of nature, inviting you to explore a different era.
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Built in 1925, the Misburg Waterworks is a striking example of New Objectivity and Expressionist architecture and is now a protected architectural heritage site in Lower Saxony.

Quick Facts

Founded
1925
Architectural Style
Expressionism
Heritage Status
Architectural Heritage Monument

Guided Story

Do you hear the rustle of leaves above you? It's like the forest is whispering stories from when this waterworks was a hub of industrial activity. Picture this: it's 1925, and architect Friedrich Fischer has just completed this industrial marvel to supply water to a growing Hanover. Now, nearly a century later, you're standing amidst these robust bricks that echo tales of a time when technology and design were intertwined. Look to your left; see those clean lines and the play of light and shadow? That's pure expressionism! Here, nature meets human ingenuity, and you're right at the heart of it.

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