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The '''European Central Bank Headquarters''' is a planned building complex located in [[Frankfurt am Main]], [[Germany]]. It will house the offices of the [[European Central Bank]] and feature a 180-metre skyscraper.<ref>http://www.ecb.eu/ecb/premises/html/index.en.html</ref> |
The '''European Central Bank Headquarters''' is a planned building complex located in [[Frankfurt am Main]], [[Germany]]. It will house the offices of the [[European Central Bank]] and feature a 180-metre skyscraper.<ref>http://www.ecb.eu/ecb/premises/html/index.en.html</ref> |
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The bank's Frankfurt location, the largest financial centre in the Eurozone, is fixed by the [[Amsterdam Treaty]].<ref name="Consolidated Treaty">{{cite web|title = Consolidated versions of the treaty on European Union and of the treaty establishing the European Community|publisher = [[Europa (web portal)|Eur-lex]]|url=http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2006/ce321/ce32120061229en00010331.pdf|format=PDF|accessdate = 2007-06-12 }}</ref> |
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==Old buildings== |
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In the city, the bank currently occupies Frankfurt's Eurotower until its purpose-built headquarters are built.<ref name="FT new building"/> Due to its initial growth, it also occupies the ''old [[Commerzbank]] Tower'' and the ''Eurotheum''.<ref>[http://www.ecb.eu/ecb/educational/facts/orga/html/or_004.en.html ECB Organisation], ECB</ref> |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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In 1999 an international architectural competition was launched by the bank to design a new building. It was won by a [[Vienna]]-based architectural office called [[Coop Himmelbau]]. The building will be approximately 180 metres tall (the present building is 148 m) and will be accompanied by other secondary buildings on a landscaped site on the site of the former wholesale market (Großmarkthalle) in the eastern part of Frankfurt am Main. The main construction work will commence in October 2008, with completion scheduled for before the end of 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title = Winning design by Coop Himmelb(l)au for the ECB's new headquarters in Frankfurt/Main|date=[[2003-01-06]]|publisher = European Central Bank|url=http://www.ecb.eu/ecb/premises/html/image29.en.html|format=|accessdate = 2007-08-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title = Launch of a public tender for a general contractor to construct the new ECB premises|date=[[2003-01-06]]|publisher = European Central Bank|url=http://www.ecb.eu/press/pr/date/2007/html/pr070710_3.en.html|format=|accessdate = 2007-08-02 }}</ref> It is expected that the building will become an architectural symbol for Europe and is designed to cope with double the number of staff who operate in the Eurotower.<ref name="FT new building">{{cite web|last=Dougherty|first=Carter|title = In ECB future, a new home to reflect all of Europe|publisher = [[International Herald Tribune]]|date=[[2004-11-16]]|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/2004/11/16/ecb_ed3_.php|format=|accessdate = 2007-08-02 }}</ref> |
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The European Central Bank currently occupies the Eurotower building and will continue to do so until the completion of the new building. In 1999 the ECB held a competition to design its new headquarters. It was won by the firm [[Coop Himmelbau]]. Construction is expected to begin in October 2008 and end in 2011.<ref>http://www.ecb.eu/press/pr/date/2007/html/pr070710_3.en.html</ref> |
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==Design== |
==Design== |
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General information | |
Status | Proposed |
Location | Frankfurt, Germany |
Estimated completion | 2011 |
Height | |
Roof | Est. 180 metres |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Coop Himmelbau |
The European Central Bank Headquarters is a planned building complex located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It will house the offices of the European Central Bank and feature a 180-metre skyscraper.[1]
The bank's Frankfurt location, the largest financial centre in the Eurozone, is fixed by the Amsterdam Treaty.[2]
Old buildings
In the city, the bank currently occupies Frankfurt's Eurotower until its purpose-built headquarters are built.[3] Due to its initial growth, it also occupies the old Commerzbank Tower and the Eurotheum.[4]
Development
In 1999 an international architectural competition was launched by the bank to design a new building. It was won by a Vienna-based architectural office called Coop Himmelbau. The building will be approximately 180 metres tall (the present building is 148 m) and will be accompanied by other secondary buildings on a landscaped site on the site of the former wholesale market (Großmarkthalle) in the eastern part of Frankfurt am Main. The main construction work will commence in October 2008, with completion scheduled for before the end of 2011.[5][6] It is expected that the building will become an architectural symbol for Europe and is designed to cope with double the number of staff who operate in the Eurotower.[3]
Design
The main building is estimated to be 180 meters tall and surrounded by other structures that will also serve as offices of ECB staff. It is expected the complex will have twice the capacity of the current temporary home.[7]
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Großmarkthalle site
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Großmarkthalle site
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Großmarkthalle site
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Existing location
References
- ^ http://www.ecb.eu/ecb/premises/html/index.en.html
- ^ "Consolidated versions of the treaty on European Union and of the treaty establishing the European Community" (PDF). Eur-lex. Retrieved 2007-06-12.
- ^ a b Dougherty, Carter (2004-11-16). "In ECB future, a new home to reflect all of Europe". International Herald Tribune. Retrieved 2007-08-02.
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- ^ "Winning design by Coop Himmelb(l)au for the ECB's new headquarters in Frankfurt/Main". European Central Bank. 2003-01-06. Retrieved 2007-08-02.
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(help) - ^ "Launch of a public tender for a general contractor to construct the new ECB premises". European Central Bank. 2003-01-06. Retrieved 2007-08-02.
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(help) - ^ http://www.iht.com/articles/2004/11/16/ecb_ed3_.php