Breite Straße 25

Breite Strasse 25 is a neo-classical building at the corner of Breite Strasse and Benrather Strasse in Düsseldorf. A prominent corner tower with a tempietto, three arched openings, and bronze sculptures define its external appearance.

The building was constructed between 1911 and 1912 as the headquarters of Barmer Bank Association. Following a merger in 1932, it became part of Commerzbank and maintained this function for decades.

The facade displays thirteen symmetrical axes adorned with fluted colossal pilasters, stone balustrades, and life-sized sculptures by renowned German artists. These elements reflect the taste of a wealthy banking generation that sought to express its power through architectural grandeur.

The building sits at an easily accessible corner location in central Düsseldorf and currently houses a Commerzbank branch. A pedestrian bridge connects the original building to a modern high-rise constructed in the 1960s, providing additional office space.

The building displays an unusual fusion of early 20th-century classical style with post-war modern architecture. The pedestrian bridge connecting it to the high-rise shows how historic structures were integrated into post-war urban development.