Chilehaus

Welcome to the Chilehaus, an architectural masterpiece that stands as a definitive symbol of Hamburg's commercial ambition and the aesthetic movement known as Brick Expressionism. Completed in 1924, this building was commissioned…

Standing at the eastern corner of the Chilehaus, we are looking at the most famous element of the building: the prow. This sharp, wedge-shaped point was Fritz Höger's ingenious response to the difficult, irregular plot of land he…

As we walk along the southern facade on Burchardstraße, we can see how the building curves gently to follow the contour of the street. Fritz Höger’s mastery is evident in how he managed to make such a massive structure feel light…

Entering the inner courtyard of the Chilehaus, the atmosphere shifts from the bustle of the city to a space of quiet architectural beauty. The courtyards are essential to the building's design, providing light and ventilation to…

We now step into Entrance Hall 3, one of the three main entry points that has preserved its historic interior as part of the building’s heritage listing. The level of detail here is remarkable, from the mahogany doors and brass…

A key feature of the Chilehaus’s technological history is the paternoster elevator, once a staple of Hamburg's great office buildings. These 'eternally going round' elevators had no doors and moved continuously, requiring…

While access to the roof is generally restricted to tours, the perspective from the upper levels of the Chilehaus offers an extraordinary outlook on Hamburg’s maritime heritage. From here, you can look directly across at the…

As we conclude our tour of the Chilehaus, we are left with the impression of a building that is far more than just a place of work. It is a living monument to the vision of Henry Sloman and the genius of Fritz Höger, a…