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coop himmelb(l)au: european central bank, frankfurt


european central bank, frankfurt by coop himmelb(l)au
view from west

today it was announced that the construction of the new premises of the european
central bank in frankfurt will begin in spring 2010.

coop himmelb(l)au won the competition for the project back in 2005. it will be located
in frankfurt’s ostend and will be built at the site of the wholesale market. at a height of
around 185 meters, the double tower - with its polygonal shape and east-west orientation
has a profile that is visible from all important reference points in frankfurt’s city center,
as well as from the river main.the opening of the european central bank is scheduled
for 2014.


view from southwest


view from east
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ridhika db
12.17.09  
2
Interesting design. It looks like it would look like an entirely different building from each different angle.
Thomas   12.17.09
show the destruction, please!!!
mars   12.18.09
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