The new premises of the European Central Bank
Subtitle: international architectural competition
By: [edited by Peter Cachola Schmal, Ingeborg Flagge] = Der Neubau der Europäischen Zentralbank : Internationaler Architekturwettbewerb / [herausgegeben von Peter Cachola Schmal, Ingeborg Flagge].
Contributors: Cachola Schmal, Peter, 1964-; Flagg, Ingeborg.
Publisher: Birkhäuser--Publishers for Architecture; Birkhuser Boston; Brand: Birkhäuser Architecture
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Basel, Switzerland; Boston
Language: eng; ger
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9783764372057
Subjects: European Central Bank -- Buildings.; Bank buildings -- Germany -- Frankfurt am Main.; Office buildings -- Germany -- Frankfurt am Main.; Architecture -- Competitions -- Germany -- Frankfurt am Main.; Architecture -- Germany -- Frankfurt am Main -- History -- 21st century.; Frankfurt am Main (Germany) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Other titles: Neubau der Europäischen Zentralbank :
Description: "This book gives an illustrated overview of all entries submitted to the international architectural competition. It traces the competition's history from the first phase right through to the final decision and provides a valuable record of contemporary architectural trends, particularly for high-rises. It is a clear testament to the wealth and variety of creative and technological possibilities available at the start of the 21st century for remarkable architectural projects. In introductory essays the designs are discussed in the context of a global architectural debate.

The competition participants included many renowned architectural offices, such as Arup, Behnisch, COOP HIMMELB(L)AU, EEA, Gehry, gmp, OMA, Perrault, SOM, UN Studio and Vinoly, as well as some young, emerging architects, such as Barkow Leibinger, Gruntuch Ernst, Leeser, Llewelyn Davies and NOX."--Jacket.
Notes: English and German.