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Karl-Marx-Hof (English: Karl Marx Court) is a Gemeindebau (English: municipal housing complex) built between 1927 and 1930. At 1,100 metres (0.68 mi) in length and spanning four tram stops, Karl-Marx-Hof is one of the longest single residential buildings in the world.
The housing held 1,382 apartments (with a size of 30–60 m2 each). Only 18.5% of the 156,000 m2-large area was built up, with the rest of the area developed into play areas and gardens. Designed for a population of about 5,000, the premises include many amenities, including laundromats, baths, kindergartens, a library, doctor's offices, and business offices.
The housing was designed by architect and city planner Karl Ehn.
Soon 100 Years! VII
Karl-Marx-Hof (English: Karl Marx Court) is a Gemeindebau (English: municipal housing complex) built between 1927 and 1930. At 1,100 metres (0.68 mi) in length and spanning four tram stops, Karl-Marx-Hof is one of the longest single residential buildings in the world.
The housing held 1,382 apartments (with a size of 30–60 m2 each). Only 18.5% of the 156,000 m2-large area was built up, with the rest of the area developed into play areas and gardens. Designed for a population of about 5,000, the premises include many amenities, including laundromats, baths, kindergartens, a library, doctor's offices, and business offices.
The housing was designed by architect and city planner Karl Ehn.