Centennial Hall

Max Berg · Wrocław · 1911

Centennial Hall
Iconic

A concrete dome that still feels futuristic—because it’s basically a structural idea with walls attached.

Multi-purpose hall in Wrocław, Poland.

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Architect
Max Berg
Year
1911
Coordinates
51.1069°, 17.0772°
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Visitor Guide

Visitor Tip

Stand in the central volume and look up long enough for your eyes to understand the rib logic; then walk the perimeter to feel the dome’s scale shift.

Best Photo Spot

Exterior wide shot at golden hour to emphasize the dome profile; interior upward shot midday when light is even.

Access & Hours

Venue/event hall—interior access depends on event schedule; exterior is always worthwhile.

Insider Note

This is early reinforced-concrete audacity: a dome pushing the material’s possibilities before the rules were fully written.

Time Needed

45–90 minutes

Design & Structure

Shell Structure
Computational Process

Early modern structural experimentation: reinforced-concrete dome design driven by compression flow and rib geometry.

Materiality

Reinforced concrete—chosen for monolithic continuity and compressive performance at large span.

Structural Innovation

Shell action distributes loads across the dome surface; ribs and ring forces manage thrust and stability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed Centennial Hall?+

Centennial Hall was designed by Max Berg and completed in 1911. It is located in Wrocław, Poland.

Where is Centennial Hall located?+

Centennial Hall is located in Wrocław, Poland. Its coordinates are 51.1069°, 17.0772°.

When was Centennial Hall built?+

Centennial Hall was completed in 1911. It was designed by Max Berg.

Can I visit Centennial Hall?+

Centennial Hall is a real building in Wrocław that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.