经评委会一致通过，UNStudio以“FOUR Frankfurt”项目胜出法兰克福德意志银行旧址建筑竞赛。HPP Architects与UNStudio将共同进行该项目的后续工程。这两家建筑设计公司均拥有深厚的大型项目和建筑综合体设计经验。为进一步加深对本土环境的了解，UNStudio还在法兰克福当地设立了全新的事务所办公室。

Following the announcement by Groß & Partner of UNStudio as the unanimous winner of the architectural design competition for the FOUR Frankfurt project, we are happy to announce that UNStudio has now joined forces with HPP Architects to create a consortium (UNS + HPP) to carry out the next phases of the project. Both companies bring many years of experience with large-scale projects, complex planning and design processes. In order to further enable a local presence, we have also established a new headquarters in the Westend in Frankfurt.

项目设计是四座高层塔楼与一个多层底座，包含综合用途、大型公共空间以及保障房，UNStudio的设计将会在法兰克福市中心的德意志银行旧址创造“为所有人而建的城市”。

Comprising four high-rise towers with a multi-storey plinth and housing mixed-use programmes, large public spaces and incorporated subsidised housing, UNStudio’s design for the former Deutsche Bank site will create a ‘City for All’ in the heart of Frankfurt.

▼远视效果图，distant view

▼塔楼全貌，the tower

建筑竞赛希望在法兰克福市中心创建一个综合用途的区划单位，由四座高层塔楼以及一个多层基座组成。重建计划的功能包括零售、餐饮、酒店以及不同类型的住宿。四座高228米的塔楼将为法兰克福带来焕然一新的天际线景观。

The competition brief was to create a mixed-use, urban city quarter consisting of four high-rise towers and a multi-storey plinth in the heart of Frankfurt. The redevelopment includes retail, gastronomy and hotels, as well as a comprehensive range of accommodation. The four towers, which will be up to 228 meters high, will redefine the Frankfurt skyline.

▼该中心由四座塔楼一个多层基座组成，urban city quarter consisting of four high-rise towers and a multi-storey plinth

因为重建计划，Groß & Partner将会在与外隔绝超过45年的城市中心地点建立新的公共空间。项目落成后，估计将会有最少3,000人在这新小区工作、1,000人居住。因此，除了住宅和办公楼外，综合体还包括餐饮、商业、酒店、商店、儿童游乐场等功能。

With the redevelopment, Groß & Partner will create new public space at a location in the city centre which has been inaccessible for more than 45 years. At least 3,000 people are expected to work in the new neighbourhood, 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.

▼承载多种城市生活，holding urban life of multi-types

市议员Mike Josef认为：“项目将会是法兰克福银行区转变为综合用途区域的先锋。伴随全新的地区规划及更多不同种类的用途，项目将会发展对公众开放的全新天台空间，以及价格合理的住宅单位。长时间被关闭的中心地点将会重新开放，成为充满活力的居住及工作小区。”

Mike Josef, City Councilor: “The project will play a pioneering role in the transformation of Frankfurt’s banking district into a mixed-use quarter. With the new layout of the site and a greater mix of programmes, a new space with a publicly accessible roof area and affordable living space will be created. The centrally located site, which has for a long time been closed, will now be open to the public. This will become a lively neighbourhood, not only for working but also for living.”

FOUR Frankfurt

The centrally located 16,000 square meter site was purchased by Groß & Partner real estate development company – who will be carrying out the development of the project – back in 2015. Situated in the very core of the city, the site has been completely inaccessible for the last 45 years. Now four new high-rise towers will change Frankfurt’s skyline from the air, while cultivating its liveliness on the ground. The development of these towers, reaching heights of 228 meters, will open up new streets to create a multi-use, vibrant inner-city quarter, bringing together a healthy mix of work, living, relaxation and recreation.

The choice of programmes allows for a smooth transition from Frankfurt’s shopping district to the east of Roßmarkt, to the high-rise office towers clustered around Park Taunusanlage. With a development concept that is unique to Europe, the FOUR Frankfurt project brings together facilities that will establish a lively new neighbourhood for Frankfurt, its visitors, and its (future) residents.

“FOUR Frankfurt will be built, first and foremost, for the people of Frankfurt. It will not only add to the city’s skyline, but also to the liveliness of Frankfurt as a whole. A development with this level of urban effect is particularly timely, as Frankfurt is currently taking up an even bigger role on the European stage. To play a role in this urban transition is a fantastic opportunity for UNStudio and our new consortium partners HPP.”

Ben van Berkel, Founder / Principal Architect, UNStudio

The new high-rise complex will be integrated into the expanding city structure by incorporating the heritage-listed facades of the Junghofstraße into the design and by making a multi-storey base building the connecting element of the entire site.

“FOUR Frankfurt condenses both the skyline and the urban fabric of Frankfurt with diverse opportunities for urban life.”

Joachim H. Faust, Managing Partner at HPP

According to the assessment by the competition jury, the unique quality of the quarter can be found in its public development and amenity value. The new development will therefore create connected spaces, accessible rooftops, pathways and passages. The existing block on the Junghofstraße will be opened up to strengthen the surrounding pathways and ensure a high level of accessibility. This will create a multi-use, diverse quarter comprising 50% office spaces, 30% living accommodation (including subsidized housing), in addition to retail spaces, restaurants and hotels.

“The future of the city will gravitate towards its centre, and the design of the FOUR project both emphasises and enables this. By pushing the conventional boundaries of work, play, mobility and quality of life, we will once more position Frankfurt as a trendsetter.”

Christian Veddeler, Director / Senior Architect, UNStudio

“UNStudio and HPP bring to the scheme many years of experience working on major projects, as well as a combined expertise in design, BIM-based planning processes and complex execution.” Werner Sübai, Responsible Partner at HPP

Four Frankfurt is expected to be completed in 2023.

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