Our design thinking hinges on the idea that place, context, time, and usage must all be considered. On Mainzer Strasse, there is already an existing neo-classical building, an historical rotunda, and We therefore consciously chose a hybrid ensemble: All the elements co-exist, and interlock – like an organic urban world. Our design forms a triad of high-rise, museum, and public space. The lobby zone will consist of a walk-through basement as a covered five-story public space boasting restaurants, cafés, and the museum. By interfacing highly frequented everyday public usages and the museum we will bond urban life and the world of work. Unlike conventional office towers, we are giving life to a public arcade between Neuer Mainzer Strasse and the greenbelt. The result: the city steps into the building. The tower consists of two parts that are linked by a seam in the middle – a vertical visual axis. The building houses 52 floors with different office configurations for flexible usages, highlighting the value of diversity.

We energized the place by incorporating numerous usages – fostering its appeal.