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City-Haus
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Alternative names Selmi-Hochhaus
General information
Type Commercial offices
Location Platz der Republik 6
Frankfurt
Hesse, Germany
Coordinates 50°6′37″N 8°39′36″E / 50.11028°N 8.66000°E / 50.11028; 8.66000
Construction started 1971
Completed 1974
Owner DZ Bank
Height
Roof 142 m (466 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 42
Floor area 52,000 m2 (560,000 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators 10
Design and construction
Architect Johannes Krahn
Richard Heill

The City-Haus is a very tall building, known as a skyscraper, located in Frankfurt, Germany. It stands 142 meters (about 466 feet) high and has 42 floors! This impressive building was constructed between 1971 and 1974. Two talented architects, Johannes Krahn and Richard Heil, were the ones who designed it. Today, City-Haus is an important part of the main offices for DZ Bank.

What is City-Haus?

City-Haus is a famous skyscraper in Frankfurt, Germany. It is located in the Westend-Süd district, which is a busy area of the city. The building is one of the many tall structures that make up Frankfurt's skyline. It is mainly used for commercial offices, meaning many businesses have their workspaces inside.

Building the City-Haus

The construction of City-Haus began in 1971. It took about three years to build this massive structure. The project was completed in 1974. The architects, Johannes Krahn and Richard Heil, worked together to create its unique design. They planned a building that would be both functional and visually striking.

How tall is it?

City-Haus is 142 meters (which is about 466 feet) tall. To give you an idea, that's taller than a 40-story building! It has 42 floors, or stories, reaching high into the sky. Inside, there are 10 elevators to help people move quickly between all the different levels.

Who owns City-Haus?

Today, City-Haus is owned by DZ Bank. This bank uses the building as part of its main headquarters. This means many of the bank's important offices and operations are located within City-Haus. It's a very important building for their business.

Location in Frankfurt

City-Haus is found at Platz der Republik 6 in Frankfurt. Frankfurt is a major city in Germany, known for its many skyscrapers and as a financial hub. The building is part of an area often called the "Bankenviertel," which means "banking district." This area is full of other tall buildings and financial institutions.

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