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The colour of the citadel was originally intended to be blue (presumably in reference to the Elbe in the city). However, since the adjacent building is already a shade of blue, a striking contrast was sought and pink was chosen for the fa\u00e7ade design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
The term “green” refers to the numerous trees and shrubs that not only shape the grassy rooftops of the Citadel. You can even find trees on the balconies of the flats, for which the tenant is responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tour around the house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n You can easily walk around the Green Citadel Magdeburg and also through the two inner courtyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nOn the ground floor and in the inner courtyards are restaurants, shops, information about the building, the entrance to a theatre, the hotel entrance and the “FriedensReich” daycare centre. The floors above are occupied by flats, offices and practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you look at the fa\u00e7ade of the building, you will notice that the colour is quite faded. This is a deliberately chosen design element. The process of ageing of the building is to be represented in this way. The entire building consists of harmoniously coordinated lines that convey a “soft” image. There are no hard lines, just as there are no hard lines and edges in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe window design of the Green Citadel Magdeburg is something very special. No two windows are alike. Often there are different shapes or sizes, sometimes just small details like different window handles. The tenants are not allowed to make any changes to the windows, but they do have the so-called window right. This allows them to design the fa\u00e7ade around their window as far as their arm and brush can reach. So far, however, only one window has been decorated with a mosaic by the tenant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The “ribbons”, which can be recognised as a visual design in the fa\u00e7ade, are something special. These are all made of reused material that has been gathered from the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe columns, which make an impressive visual impact on the entire building, are all designed differently. Whether shape or pattern arrangement, you will not discover two identical columns here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you walk through the inner courtyards, you will notice that even the design of the floor follows Hundertwasser’s ideas. Everything is curved and round, there are no corners and edges. Even the fountain fits wonderfully into this harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nA tip: The visitors’ toilet in one of the passages to the inner courtyard is also styled in the Hundertwasser style. A “visit” is worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guided tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Those who take part in a guided tour will first walk around the building and learn a lot about Hundertwasser, the construction and the exterior design. I found it very exciting and there were quite a few things to see that I wouldn’t have noticed on my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Afterwards, the tour goes to and up the Green Citadel Magedburg. During the tour there are about 600 steps to climb. There is no lift available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nFirst, the path leads up to one of the building’s roofs. Up there are two of the huge gilded spheres that you see glittering in the sun from other places in the city. The roof is green and offers a beautiful view of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the path leads back to street level, you climb the stairs again at another point in the building, with the aim of discovering a dreamlike roof garden. There is even the possibility to sit in a garden pavilion. Trees grow everywhere and when we were there, a gardener was busy mowing the lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis area of the roof leads to a flat in the Green Citadel. This maisonette is used for events and unfortunately the floor plan no longer corresponds to the original planning. Nevertheless, there are still some details to discover that make Hundertwasser’s buildings so unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Breiter Weg 8\/10 39104 Magdeburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Guided tours:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n November – March:<\/strong> Monday-Friday: 11am, 1pm, 3pm Saturday, Sunday: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm<\/p>\n\n\n\nApril – October:<\/strong> Monday-Friday: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 p., 5 pm Saturday, Sunday: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Discounts are offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n