Schmiedestraße (Altstadt)
Schmiedestraße (Altstadt) runs through Hannover’s historic centre beside the city’s oldest parking garage. Built in 1965 and 1966, the structure occupies the former site of the Leibnizhaus, destroyed during the Second World War. Its steel frame rises across five above-ground levels and extends through three underground floors.
Architect Walter Hämer connected every level with a double-helix vehicle ramp. Gray and white aluminium slats cover the façade, created with sculptor Hans Uhlmann and giving the building its distinct appearance. Monument protection has recognised the garage’s architectural and historical importance since 2004.
Hans Uhlmann’s Stahlplastik 1965 stands directly before the entrance. The sculpture places a clear artistic accent beside the layered ramps and aluminium façade.
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