Commerzbank Tower, Frankfurt
Located adjacent to the old offices of Commerzbank in Frankfurt, the Commerzbank Tower was the tallest building in Europe until 2003, as well as the first successful skyscraper with an eco-friendly design. The tower made of steel has 56 floors, gardens, and a design to let in maximum fresh air and natural lighting into the offices within the high-rise structure.
The Commerzbank Tower was designed in the early 1990s by the English architectural firm, Norman Foster and partners. The building was the first in Germany to be constructed completely with steel. The elevators were placed at the four corners of the tower to make space for green gardens in the middle of the building. The gardens are in fact a ventilation system and make up the outer shell of the facade of the building where natural light and fresh air reaches the interior glass shell of the building. The windows of the offices can open and close when required.
The lobby has three large lifelike human sculptures by American sculptor J Seward Johnson. At night the building is illuminated with changing golden colors designed by artist Thomas Emde. The tower does not have an observation deck but visitors are welcome to view the plaza level and the magnificent atrium gardens.
Why You Should Visit:
Great landmark for navigating Frankfurt! The modern architecture is impressive and the tower is acknowledged by every person walking in the city.
The Commerzbank Tower was designed in the early 1990s by the English architectural firm, Norman Foster and partners. The building was the first in Germany to be constructed completely with steel. The elevators were placed at the four corners of the tower to make space for green gardens in the middle of the building. The gardens are in fact a ventilation system and make up the outer shell of the facade of the building where natural light and fresh air reaches the interior glass shell of the building. The windows of the offices can open and close when required.
The lobby has three large lifelike human sculptures by American sculptor J Seward Johnson. At night the building is illuminated with changing golden colors designed by artist Thomas Emde. The tower does not have an observation deck but visitors are welcome to view the plaza level and the magnificent atrium gardens.
Why You Should Visit:
Great landmark for navigating Frankfurt! The modern architecture is impressive and the tower is acknowledged by every person walking in the city.
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Commerzbank Tower on Map
Sight Name: Commerzbank Tower
Sight Location: Frankfurt, Germany (See walking tours in Frankfurt)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Frankfurt, Germany (See walking tours in Frankfurt)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Frankfurt, Germany
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Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
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