{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"da.news","provider_url":"https:\/\/da.news\/en\/","title":"Three new buildings in Darmstadt are being designated as cultural monuments - da.news","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"reOqu1Dn30\"><a href=\"https:\/\/da.news\/en\/three-new-buildings-in-darmstadt-will-become-cultural-monuments\/\">Three new buildings in Darmstadt will become cultural monuments<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/da.news\/en\/three-new-buildings-in-darmstadt-will-become-cultural-monuments\/embed\/#?secret=reOqu1Dn30\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#x201C;Three new Darmstadt buildings become cultural monuments&#x201D; &#x2013; da.news\" data-secret=\"reOqu1Dn30\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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In its meeting on May 27, 2026, the city council approved the inclusion of the former Software AG building on Uhlandstrasse, the Waldspirale (Forest Spiral), and the former Postal Technical Center (PTZ) in the list of protected monuments. The three buildings will thus be listed as historical monuments. Postmodernism takes center stage. This is based on the ongoing update of the Hessian list of protected monuments. Currently, the State Office for the Preservation of Historical Monuments is recording, in particular, postmodernist buildings from the years 1975 to 2000. Head of Planning Michael Kolmer emphasizes the special significance of this era for Darmstadt: \"Especially in a city that lost large parts of its historical building fabric in the Second World War, modernist and postmodernist architecture play an important role in the city's identity.\" Former Software AG as an Example of Modern Corporate Architecture: The former Software AG building on Uhlandstrasse was constructed in two phases between 1982 and 1988 according to plans by architect Klaus Bollmann. Characteristic features include the hexagonal basic forms, the extensive avoidance of right angles, and the close connection between architecture and nature. The design reflects the anthroposophical ideas of the company's founder, Peter Schnell. The building is considered an outstanding example of modern corporate architecture from the 1980s. Waldspirale as an International Gesamtkunstwerk: The Waldspirale (Forest Spiral) in northern Darmstadt will also be protected as a cultural monument. This striking residential building with 105 apartments was created according to designs by the Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. With its spiral design, green spaces, and the absence of straight lines, Hundertwasser realized his vision of a nature-oriented and individual architecture. The detailed planning was undertaken by architect Heinz M. Springmann. Since the laying of the foundation stone in 1998, the Waldspirale has been one of Darmstadt's most famous buildings. The PTZ documents a piece of contemporary history. The former Central Postal Technical Office (PTZ) on Hilpertstrasse was built between 1986 and 1990 for approximately 1,600 employees. The building complex was designed by Otto Vogel, Horst Dibelius, and Wolfgang Last in collaboration with the Darmstadt-based firm Schr\u00f6der-Planung. In addition to its sheer size, the building is characterized by several works of art, including pieces by the artists G\u00fcnther Uecker and Arnaldo Pomodoro. The PTZ is also considered to have special historical significance, as it was the first central, nationwide office of its kind to be built in the final phase of the Cold War. Protection for future generations. The three buildings are classified as cultural monuments for historical, artistic, and urban planning reasons. The Darmstadt heritage preservation authority aims to permanently secure important testimonies of the city's history and preserve them for future generations. (DARMSTADT \u2013 RED\/PSD\/stip) Featured image: Hundertwasser House in Darmstadt. Photo: Arthur Sch\u00f6nbein"}