Chile House
Introduction This most striking building by architect Fritz Höger was constructed between 1922 and 1924. It earned its name because its shareholder did business with Chile and made a fortune by importing saltpeter from there.
It is a prime example of Expressionist architecture. The exterior is reddish-brown, with staggered balconies resembling the decks of a ship; the curved walls echo the shape of a ship’s bow.
Located between Burchardstrasse and Messberg. Transportation Take the subway to the Messberg station.
Hamburg, Germany
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