Die Pyramide (Hochhaus)

The Pyramide in Berlin-Marzahn is a high-rise completed in 1995. At a height of one hundred meters, it is the tallest building in the Marzahn-Hellersdorf district. The two-winged office building stands out for its unusual architecture: a pyramid-shaped glass facade on the north side incorporates a giant clock, believed to be the largest in Europe. Hours and minutes are shown in green strips on the west facade, while blue lights on the pyramid mark the seconds. Originally built by the Fundus Group, the building now houses the continental European branch of Comer Group International as well as a business hotel. Although the clock was shut down for a time, the Pyramide remains a striking landmark of the city.