Westhafen Tower, Commercial skyscraper in Gutleutviertel, Germany
Westhafen Tower is a 30-story office building with a distinctive cylindrical exterior encasing square interior floors and housing 18 conservatories within its structure. Its facade comprises over 3500 triangular glass panes arranged in a rhomboid pattern across the entire surface.
The tower was completed in 2004 at the site of the former West Port, representing a major commercial development for Frankfurt. It emerged during a period of significant office construction throughout the city.
The triangular glass panes form a rhomboid pattern that references traditional Frankfurt cider glasses, linking the tower visually to local drinking culture. Walking around the base, visitors can observe how this design choice connects the modern building to the city's heritage in an understated way.
The building operates with ten elevators and modern heating and cooling systems throughout its spaces. Its riverside location along the Main provides easy access and connects directly to the waterfront promenade.
The building houses the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, making it an important administrative hub often overlooked by visitors. This international function adds significance beyond its role as a mere office tower.
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