We were shown some of first recording studios in the world, under historic preservation order. In the mid-1980s I went on a guided tour of the Haus des Rundfunks and it was a fascinating place to explore. It wasn’t until 1957 that the Haus des Rundfunks, which had been left in a desolate state by the Soviets, was rendered operational by the SFB.
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SFB (Sender Freies Berlin,‘Berlin’s Free Broadcaster’) was established in 1956 by a West Berlin parliamentary act to create an independent broadcasting station for West Berlin. After the war and until 1956, the entire building remained a Soviet enclave in the British Sector of Berlin and, since the Soviets only allowed the other Allies a fraction of the transmitting time, this led to the setting up of RIAS (Radio im Amerikanischen Sektor) in order to broadcast to Berliners the viewpoint of the West. The Haus des Rundfunks remained largely undamaged during the Second World War due to some ingenious methods to disguise its position from Allied bombers. The transmitting studios radiate from the entrance hall and are enclosed within the offices. The iconic ‘D’ shaped structure of the Haus des Rundfunks was designed by architect Hans Poelzig and built in 1929-31, using dark, shiny, clinker bricks. Radio and television history are intimately connected with Berlin and the original broadcasting building is the vast and imposing ‘Haus des Rundfunks’ (Broadcasting House) on Masurenallee, opposite the Funkturm (radio tower). Of course, the tower block is only one part of the huge RBB complex. For a feel of the place, just follow this link for a video clip. On weekdays, live programmes are broadcast from the Dachlounge between 7pm and 9pm – on these evenings you are advised to make a reservation for dinner. You can go there for a meal or just call in for a coffee or cocktail. The opening hours are midday until midnight, seven days a week. Inside the Dachlounge (Radioeins Rooflounge)
Radio Eins is a radio station aimed at the over 25 age group and features plenty of timeless pop music as well as current hits, so the Dachlounge atmosphere is smooth rather than edgy. The interior of the Dachlounge has a modern, loft-style feel to it, with orange and dark grey décor and full-length panoramic windows. Large company meetings apparently now take place in the RBB offices in Potsdam (which you can just about see in the distance from the roof terrace). Inside, the RBB conference area has become a bar, a restaurant, a lounge and a studio – all in one space. Views in every direction from the Radioeins Rooflounge Last week, we were treated to a torrential downpour, followed by sunshine and a spectacular rainbow over Berlin. There’s seating there as well and, in fair weather, a shed serving drinks and freshly-barbecued snacks. Then simply walk straight outside on to the terrace to enjoy the fabulous 360° views.
Entry is free – just be prepared to have your bag searched, before being whizzed up to the 14th floor from the outside lift on Theodor-Heuss-Platz in Charlottenburg. ‘Radio Eins Ganz Oben’ (‘Radio One right at the top’) opened its Dachlounge (Radioeins Rooflounge) on 1st July and plans to close on 31st December. The initials ‘RBB’ stand for Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg, the nationally-affiliated broadcasting company for Berlin-Brandenburg.Ī section of the Berlin Wall in the RBB gardens To celebrate their 20th Anniversary, this radio station has transformed the conference room and roof terrace on the top floor of the RBB tower block into a sensational ‘Dachlounge’ (roof lounge). But Radio Eins has nailed the prize this year with the Radioeins Rooflounge.
Heavenly views of Berlin are always a treat and in summer it seems as if every hotel in the city is competing to have the coolest rooftop venue.
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