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The famous old broadcasting tower named "Telemoritz" in Hannover, marked for destruction, might hold a stronger chance of preservation than initially assumed. A local businessperson is interacting with the city government and the tower's owner, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, concerning the potential creation of around 120 tiny apartments on the site, as stated in the "Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung" last Friday.
Previously, it was announced that an undertaking spearheaded by event entrepreneur Daniel Pflieger and music producer Mousse T. had procured approximately 8 million euros in financial commitments. Their target was to secure a future for the tower as a setting for concerts and unique events.
Hannover entrepreneur suggests not just redesigning the technical platform at around 70 meters for residential usage, but also creating micro-apartments around the tower's core. According to the report, the lower eight meters will remain unrestricted, except for a few reinforcements, as will the upper seven meters beneath the platform. "This would represent a powerful affirmation for efficient housing in a prominent city center location," he communicated to the newspaper.
City architect Thomas Vielhaber (SPD) told the paper: "If this project materializes, it should serve as a 'landmark' for the city, not merely a regular high-rise with a TV tower spire protruding from the top. Something distinctive must be developed there that will once more distinguish Hannover." The city is supportive of the expansion of both project ideas.
Stability at the edge
Built in 1959 and standing 141 meters high, the tower has belonged to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles since 2000. A 2023 report suggested the tower's stability as being "on the edge." Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles intends to dismantle it if no alternative solution is discovered. The brand's logos have already been eliminated from the highest platform, 102 meters above the bus station.
In 2020, a concrete block the size of a brick detached from the tower at approximately 70 meters in height. Nobody was hurt. Since then, industrial climbers have been routinely inspecting the facade of the old television tower.
Technical stabilization worth considering
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles estimates the cost of required renovation for tower stabilization at around 23 million euros. By October, the carmaker and the city of Hannover are predicted to deliberate whether to dismantle or sell the tower.
"The tower would indeed profit from further technical stabilization in addition to concrete repairs," the Hanover entrepreneur informed the newspaper. Sections of the shaft should be encased within an additional structure, which could also accommodate apartments, elevators, and staircases.
The Hannover entrepreneur proposes not only redesigning the tower's technical platform for residential use but also incorporating micro-apartments around its core. This, according to the entrepreneur, could serve as a significant validation for efficient housing in a city center location.
The potential stabilization of the Telemoritz tower through additional technical support and structure encasement is an idea proposed by the Hannover entrepreneur, as it could also provide space for apartments, elevators, and staircases.
