A means to shorten construction time per story

TaunusTurm Frankfurt – precast elements in high-rise construction

Project description

A new high-rise building, the TaunusTurm, is currently being constructed in Frankfurt am Main, situated in a city-center location directly adjacent to the Taunusanlage. This office tower has a height of about 170 meters. It is complemented by a neighboring six-story building and a 70 m high apartment tower comprising 18 stories. A three-level underground car park with service rooms is located underneath the buildings, extending over an area of about 5,500 m². The TaunusTurm itself has a footprint of approx. 1,650 m² and comprises 40 floors. The design by Frankfurt-based...

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