Dresdner Bank "Gallileo"

Frankfurt/Main, Germany

Photo © ATP/Olaf Dziallas

Photo © ATP/Roland Halbe

Office Buildings

Architects: ATP architects engineers

Location: Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Year: 2003
Client: Dresdner Bank AG
Competition: 1997, 1st prize
Total Built Area: 42.000 m²

The prize winning design for the "Gallileo" office tower is based on a building form which is staggered three times as it steps back from the edge of the block and grows out of the given urban context.

The standard floor plan shows the clear distinction between the two transparent office towers with their differing heights and the massive core. With the employee casino, restaurants and exhibition space in the low building, which is clad in natural stone, and the English Theatre in the basement the project makes a significant contribution to the integration of public activities and office activities within the tower.