FOUR Frankfurt, Germany
FOUR Frankfurt, designed by UNStudio, is located on a 16,000 square meter site in the Frankfurt financial district, Germany. The design, with building surface of 219,000 m2 above ground, is organized to open up new streets and to create a healthy mix of work, living, relaxation and recreation that will see the development in use 24 hours a day. FOUR Frankfurt will consist of a multi-story, mixed-use plinth and four skyline-changing high-rise towers (228m, 173m, 120m and 100m). The differentiation of the orientation and heights of the four high-rise buildings articulates variations within the skyline and optimizes daylight penetration.
UNStudio's design will create a 'City for All' in the heart of Frankfurt. At least 3,000 people are expected to work in the new neighborhood, while about 1,000 people will live there. Apart from apartments and offices, the complex will also include catering, retail, hotels, local shops, a children's playground and adventure areas. New connecting routes, passages and squares will enliven the area and connect it to the pedestrian zones in the city centre. Publicly accessible spaces, such as a planned roof garden, a city square, multiple restaurants and retail outlets aim to improve the quality of time spent in the financial district.
FOUR Frankfurt is under construction and expected to be completed in 2023. It has won numerous awards such as Urban Competition 2016 (1st prize) and Architectural Competition 2016-17 (1st prize).
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