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The new premises of the European Central Bank = Der Neubau der Europäischen Zentralbank /

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Designed by the renowned architecture firm COOP HIMMELB(L)AU, the new European Central Bank (ECB) is one of Europe's most exciting new structures. This informative and richly illustrated volume follows every phase of the building's construction, from planning to completion. With extensive...

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Other Authors: Förster, Yorck, Gräwe, Christina, 1965-, Mildner, Joachim, Cachola Schmal, Peter, 1960-
Format: Book
Language:English
German
Language Notes:Parallel texts in English and German.
Published: Munich ; New York : Prestel, [2017]
Subjects:
European Central Bank > Buildings.
Grossmarkthalle (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)
Coop Himmelblau.
Bank buildings > Germany > Frankfurt am Main.
Office buildings > Germany > Frankfurt am Main.
Marketplaces > Remodeling for other use.
Frankfurt am Main (Germany) > Buildings, structures, etc.
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Summary:Designed by the renowned architecture firm COOP HIMMELB(L)AU, the new European Central Bank (ECB) is one of Europe's most exciting new structures. This informative and richly illustrated volume follows every phase of the building's construction, from planning to completion. With extensive plans, drawings, blueprints and interviews with the architects and builders, the book explains the symbolism behind the building's twisting towers, its connection to the historic Grossmarkthalle and the innovative use of energy-efficient materials.
Physical Description:320 pages : color illustrations, plans ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9783791354187
3791354183