City Tower Essen, High-rise office building in Essen, Germany.
City Tower Essen is a 15-story office high-rise standing 57 meters tall, designed with clean lines and minimal ornamentation typical of International Style architecture. The building features a straightforward geometric form and structured facade that reflects the functional design principles of mid-century modern commercial architecture.
The tower was completed in 1963 by architect Friedrich Wilhelm Kraemer during Germany's period of economic expansion and urban renewal. Its construction marked Essen's transition from a post-war industrial city toward a modern commercial center.
The building reflects the architectural principles of the Braunschweiger Schule, which Kraemer established as a training program for modern German design.
The tower is centrally located in Essen with good public transportation access from nearby train stations and bus stops. The surrounding area offers restaurants, shops, and other office buildings that make it easy to navigate the commercial district.
The tower was designed according to principles developed by Kraemer at the Braunschweiger Schule, an influential training center for modern German architecture. This connection made the building a real-world demonstration of that school's architectural teachings.
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