Deutsche Bundesbank Headquarters, Central bank headquarters in Bockenheim, Germany.
Description
The Deutsche Bundesbank Headquarters is an office and high-rise building in Bockenheim that stretches 217 meters long, 17 meters wide, and rises 54 meters across 13 floors. The structure is made of steel and reinforced concrete, with two large elevator shafts dividing it into three distinct sections.
History
The brutalist structure was completed in 1972 by architects Otto Apel and Hannsgeorg Beckert, marking Frankfurt's rise as a major European financial center. The architectural design symbolized the desire to represent a permanent and secure institution.
Culture
The building features art installations inside, including works by Jesús Rafael Soto and tapestries inspired by Max Ernst designs. These artistic elements create an unexpected dimension within the office spaces that staff encounter daily.
Practical
The building is currently undergoing extensive renovations scheduled to continue until 2027, with banking operations temporarily relocated elsewhere. Visitors should be aware that access to the building may be restricted and it is wise to check accessibility beforehand.
Did you know?
The two massive elevator shafts create a distinctive horizontal profile interrupted by vertical elements, giving the structure an unusual visual composition. This division is both functional and architectural, shaping the building's appearance in a characteristic way.
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