The Trianon, Frankfurt

Trianon is a 45-story skyscraper standing at a height of 186 meters (610 feet) located in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt. Back in 1990, urban planner and architect Albert Speer was responsible for the remarkable design of this building, which not only showcases impressive architecture but also offers practical functionality.

This building was finished in 1993 and was designed by the architectural firms Albert Speer & Partner, Novotny Mähner Assoziierte, and HPP International. It serves as the main office for DekaBank, with other occupants including Deutsche Bundesbank and Franklin Templeton. On top of the building, you'll find an inverted pyramid suspended from its three corners. As of 2023, the tower ranks as the eighth-tallest skyscraper in Frankfurt and also holds that position within Germany.

The layout of Trianon roughly resembles an equilateral triangle, with the corners marked by three-sided towers. At the apex is an inverted three-sided pyramid on the rooftop. Notably, this structure was the first in Germany to utilize high-strength concrete. Its distinctive glass façade allows ample natural light into the building, creating a spacious and well-lit office environment with panoramic city views.