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ArchitekTurm

Holiday home ArchitekTurm

Built in 1956 on the outskirts of Braunschweig, this former water tower hasn’t been used as such for decades. In the 90s, this listed monument made of steel, concrete, glass and red brick was transformed into a residential building. Following a renovation, the tower is being rented out as a holiday home for up to eight people since 2016. Its appearance has changed somewhat with the energy renovation carried out in 2021: The red bricks of the facade are only visible on the ground floor.

Throughout its conversion, great emphasis was placed on adding a residential character while retaining the aesthetic of its original function as a water reservoir. The south side of the tower has been broken up. Large window openings flood the rooms with light and offer a wide view of the landscape. The upper floor is additionally illuminated by an encircling band of glass bricks and a roof lantern. Warm wood and colour accents provide a counterpoint to the concrete that dominates the space. The rooms are spread over four levels: on the ground floor there is a large kitchen with access to the terrace. On the first and second floor there are each two bedrooms and a bathroom. The living room is on the top floor, complete with a kitchenette, dining area and panoramic views to the Harz.

What to do

Hiking in the Harz, Autostadt/Movimentos in Wolfsburg, the Paläon Schöningen, the Braunschweiger Dom/Christmas Market.

Why we like this house

Unique architecture and rooms with beautiful views.

This house is great for

Families, holidays with friends


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Details

Region DE – Germany, Lower Saxony, Braunschweig
NameArchitekTurm
Sceneryon the outskirts overlooking fields and meadows
Number of guestsMax. 8 people
Completedbuilt in 1956, 1996 conversion to a residential building, 2021 energy rehabilitation
DesignThomas Wenzig, Gondesen + Wenzig Architekten, Braunschweig
Publishedthespaces.com 9/2016
Architecture Listed building - new, Old & new
Accomodation Holiday home
Criteria 1-8 (house/apartment), Garden, Hiking, Metropolis, Urban, No car needed
ArchitekTurm

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    3 Comments

    Mit 8 Personen haben wir am lange Wochenende im Turm eine tolle Zeit verbracht. Der Kontakt mit der Ansprechpartnerin war prima und unkompliziert. 8 Personen haben wir viel Platz. Die große Küche erlaubt schöne Kochabende, die man auf der obersten Lounge-Etage ausklingen lassen kann. Überall findet man Bücher und Spiele. Und überall bieten die Fenster einen tollen Ausblick. Leide war es noch etwas kalt, sonst hätten wir den Garten noch mehr nutzen können. Wem der Turm auf den Bildern gefällt, kann ich nur eines empfehlen: Buchen!

    Jan Philipp sagt:

    Ein cooles, außergewöhnliches Ferienhaus, in dem wir uns auf Anhieb sehr wohl und zuhause gefühlt haben. Leider kamen wir etwas zu früh und haben die Vermieter nicht kennengelernt, aber die ganze Atmosphäre war sehr herzlich und unkompliziert. Bequeme Betten, viele Spiele, super ausgestattete Küche, alles da; Edeka fußläufig, mit der Tram ist man schnell im Zentrum. Spektakulär der Sonnenaufgang über dem Harz. Danke!

    Schmeeling sagt:

    wir waren am vergangenen Wochenende in dem Architekturm in Braunschweig und sind vollkommen begeistert. Als wir die Bilder von dem ZTurm gesehen haben, war die Vorfreude natürlich groß, aber der Turm wie er dort steht ist noch beeindruckender. Liebevoll eingerichtet, wunderschön mit einem traumhaften Blick in den Harz. Auch der Kontakt zu den Eigentümern war sehr herzlich und unkompliziert. Wir kommen gerne wieder :-)

    Bernd Hoesch-Vial sagt:

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