Zoofenster

Zoofenster, Berlin (Historic sites) — Fig. 01Zoofenster© Thomas Wolf · CC BY-SA 3.0

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About Zoofenster

The Zoofenster is a striking high-rise in Berlin's Charlottenburg district and, at 118.8 meters (390 feet), ranks among the tallest buildings in the city. Together with the neighboring Upper West, it forms a gateway ensemble on Kantstrasse and frames the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Breitscheidplatz from an urban-planning perspective. The name comes from the Zoological Garden across the street. The building is home mainly to a five-star Waldorf Astoria hotel. The history of the site is marked by several changes in concept; after a period when construction was halted, work resumed in 2008, and the topping-out ceremony was held in 2010. Designed by Christoph Mäckler, the architecture echoes the color and base height of the surrounding stone-and-concrete buildings so that it blends more smoothly into the cityscape. Here you'll find a modern hotel complex within easy reach of the main sights of the city's west.

Based on the article “Zoofenster” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: Kantstraße 1
10623 Berlin, Germany
District: Charlottenburg
Phone: +493042161720
Website: www.zoofenster-berlin.com
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Coordinates: 52.50580° N · 13.33284° E
Data quality: confidence 0.87
Identifier: ID c32e4f7f-ab5…

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Location & surroundings

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FAQ about Zoofenster

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What is the Zoofenster in Berlin?

The Zoofenster is a striking high-rise at Kantstraße 1 in Berlin's Charlottenburg district. At 118.8 meters (390 feet), it is one of the tallest buildings in Berlin. The building is home mainly to a five-star hotel of the Waldorf Astoria chain. The name comes from the Zoological Garden across the street.

Who designed the Zoofenster in Berlin, and when was it built?

The Zoofenster in Berlin-Charlottenburg was designed by the architect Christoph Mäckler. After several changes of concept and a period when construction was halted, work resumed in 2008, and the topping-out ceremony followed in 2010. In both color and base height, the architecture takes its cue from the surrounding stone and concrete buildings, so that the high-rise blends in better with the cityscape.

What role does the Zoofenster play in the cityscape around Breitscheidplatz?

Together with the neighboring Upper West high-rise, the Zoofenster forms a gateway ensemble on Kantstraße in Berlin-Charlottenburg. In terms of urban planning, the two towers frame the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Breitscheidplatz. According to travelguide195, the Upper West is only about 92 meters (300 feet) from the Zoofenster.

What can you see around the Zoofenster in Berlin?

Several museums and historic sites lie within walking distance of the Zoofenster in Berlin-Charlottenburg. travelguide195 lists, for example, the Kurfürstendamm at about 182 meters (600 feet), the Amerikahaus at about 175 meters (575 feet), and the photography museum C/O Berlin at about 179 meters (590 feet). Also close by are the Helmut Newton Foundation (about 249 meters / 820 feet), the World Fountain (about 210 meters / 690 feet), and the Marmorhaus (about 219 meters / 720 feet).

Are there restaurants near the Zoofenster in Berlin?

Yes, you'll find a very large selection of places to eat around the Zoofenster at Kantstraße 1 in Berlin-Charlottenburg. travelguide195 lists about 177 restaurants within 500 meters (about 1,640 feet). That makes it easy to combine a stroll through the City West with a break for a meal.

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