Gerberstraße 3

Comprehensive renovation of a historic building in downtown Stuttgart to create modern office space.

The historic pawnshop building in the heart of Stuttgart is undergoing a comprehensive renovation to create new, modern office spaces that stylishly blend tradition and the future.

The history of the pawnshop

The Städtische Pfandleihe Stuttgart was founded in 1872 and is one of the oldest pawnshops in Germany.

The impressive building in Stuttgart-Mitte was constructed that same year according to plans by architect Hugo Beytenmiller in the Neoclassical style and was built specifically to serve as a pawnshop.

1922

The Stuttgart Municipal Pawnshop ceased operations as a result of inflation.

1927

Thanks to a partnership between the Städtische Girokasse and the city administration, “Pfandleihanstalt Stuttgart AG” was established.

1943

Operations were suspended during World War II and resumed three years later.

1950

The Stuttgart Pawnbroking Company, LLC, was founded with a majority stake held by Girokasse.

2019

The LBBW subsidiary was reorganized into Städtische Pfandleihe Stuttgart GmbH.

Rental Space

2.355 m²

Year Built

1872

Residential Units

6 floors

Renovation

2024

With great attention to detail, prestigious office spaces with a distinctive character have been created.

In collaboration with the architectural firm Tennigkeit+Fehrle, the building is being brought up to the latest technical standards: a passenger elevator, air conditioning, new restroom facilities, wiring, and a completely new roof—including insulation—form the basis of this extensive modernization project, which complies with historic preservation regulations.

In total, approximately 1,355 m² of high-quality, centrally located office space has been created.