Krochhaus

The Krochhaus on Leipzig's Augustusplatz was built between 1927 and 1928 by German Bestelmeyer for the Kroch bank. The architect's suggestion to use the narrow plot of land more effectively with eleven floors initially sparked protests. A dummy was initially used to allow people to get used to the new building height before the other floors of the high-rise were added.

The reinforced concrete building, clad in limestone, is based on the design of the clock tower on St. Mark's Square in Venice. The cladding and the sculptural parts of the high-rise are made of shell limestone. The bell men depicted, father and son, strike Leipzig's hour. Below the figures is the Latin inscription "Omnia vincit labar" (work conquers all). The clock on the 10th floor, made by Bernhard Zachariä, is flanked by two relief depictions of lions. The phases of the moon can also be read from this. 

The exhibition center of the University of Leipzig is located in the former counter hall of the Kroch bank. The room represents the most important Art Deco interior in Leipzig. The Neptune fountain made of terracotta with the gilded figure of the sea god is particularly impressive.