1/6/2017, European Central Bank / Coop Himmelbau | ArchDaily arch daily ‘the world’s most visited architecture website ArchDaily » Projects » Bank » Germany » Coop Himmelb(ljau »2014 » European Central Bank / Coop Himmelb(|): European Central Bank / Coop Himmelb(l)au 12:00 - 11 November, 2016 Share in Whatsapp faery | i giao! es https/iwow archdaly.com/798210/european-central-bank-coop-himmelb-au 1s1/6/2017, European Central Bank / Coop Himmelbau | ArchDaily Architects Coop Himmelb(|)au Location Frankfurt, Germany Area 185000.0 m2 Project Year 2014 Photographs Robert Metsch, Paul Raftery Manufacturers Gretsch-Unitas More Specs https/iwow archdaly.com/798210/european-central-bank-coop-himmelb-au ans1ys72017 European Central Bank / Coop Himmelb(au | ArchOaiy Text description provided by the architects. The striking twin tower shapes the skyline of ’s Ostend The design of the Viennese architectural studio Coop Himmelb(\)au for the new premises of the European Central Bank in combines the horizontal structure of the landmarked Grossmarkthalle with a twisted double tower, which rises to 185 meters. United by an entrance building, these two elements form an ensemble of special architectural significance, Featuring bridges, pathways and platforms, the glass atrium between the two highrises creates a vertical city. The semi-public and communicative functions are located in the former Grossmarkthalle. The exceptional atrium and visible steel support structure show that the ECB building belongs to an entirely new typology of skyscrapers. 7" httpss/iwow archdaily-com/798210/european-central-bank-coop-himmelb-au ans