#Multifunctional building #Grimma #Germany #1929
Spar- und Girokasse (bank) Grimma
Markt 13
04668
Grimma,
Germany
Public transport: Grimma Busbahnhof / Nicolaiplatz
Access: Public building, free entry during working hours
Today's use: bank
Description
In 1927 the bank "Spar- und Girokasse Grimma" decided to build a new building because this bank needed more space. For the construction of the new Sparkasse, a building from the 16th century was demolished on the main market square in 1929. Constructions began in the same year. The building was opened to the public on June 28, 1930. Six apartments were also integrated in the upper floors. Hugo Koch also received the orders to set up the local health insurance fund and the tax office in Grimma, but these buildings do not show any features of modernism in architecture. At the same time as the Sparkasse Grimma, he designed the Sparkasse in Nerchau.
On the first floor there is now a small museum on the history of the Sparkasse, which is run by an association. During a visit you can see the historically original staircase and the 1st floor. Information and registration on:
https://sparkassenmuseum.grimma-sachsen.de/
Some more pictures: https://www.lvz.de/Mehr/Bilder/2020/6/Historische-Dokumente-zum-Grimmaer-Koch-Haus/1
Description
In 1927 the bank "Spar- und Girokasse Grimma" decided to build a new building because this bank needed more space. For the construction of the new Sparkasse, a building from the 16th century was demolished on the main market square in 1929. Constructions began in the same year. The building was opened to the public on June 28, 1930. Six apartments were also integrated in the upper floors. Hugo Koch also received the orders to set up the local health insurance fund and the tax office in Grimma, but these buildings do not show any features of modernism in architecture. At the same time as the Sparkasse Grimma, he designed the Sparkasse in Nerchau.
On the first floor there is now a small museum on the history of the Sparkasse, which is run by an association. During a visit you can see the historically original staircase and the 1st floor. Information and registration on:
https://sparkassenmuseum.grimma-sachsen.de/
Some more pictures: https://www.lvz.de/Mehr/Bilder/2020/6/Historische-Dokumente-zum-Grimmaer-Koch-Haus/1
History
Hugo Koch liked to use the red volcanic rock porphyry tuff, which is typical for the region. From the outside, the building appears rather traditional, it should adapt to the surroundings of the market square in Grimma. Elements of modernity only become more apparent at the main entrance. The door itself and to the right of it the small plastic made of porphyry tuff, which is a symbol of money.
The inside and interieurs were equipped according to the most modern construction methods and techniques. The former counter hall is situated on the first floor. The original staircase behind the entrance leads to the counter hall. that became the Sparkasse Museum The counter hall was integrated three metres above street level due to the regular flooding of the Mulde river. Customer traffic was therefore to be handled at this level. The vault and a booking room were located on the ground floor. .
History
Hugo Koch liked to use the red volcanic rock porphyry tuff, which is typical for the region. From the outside, the building appears rather traditional, it should adapt to the surroundings of the market square in Grimma. Elements of modernity only become more apparent at the main entrance. The door itself and to the right of it the small plastic made of porphyry tuff, which is a symbol of money.
The inside and interieurs were equipped according to the most modern construction methods and techniques. The former counter hall is situated on the first floor. The original staircase behind the entrance leads to the counter hall. that became the Sparkasse Museum The counter hall was integrated three metres above street level due to the regular flooding of the Mulde river. Customer traffic was therefore to be handled at this level. The vault and a booking room were located on the ground floor. .
