Is the Commerzbank tower associated with Norman Foster?

The building provides 121,000 m2 (1,300,000 sq ft) of office space for the Commerzbank headquarters, including winter gardens and natural lighting and air circulation….

Who designed Commerzbank tower?

Norman Foster
Commerzbank Tower/Architects

How tall is the Commerzbank tower?

259 m, 300 m to tip
Commerzbank Tower/Height

What is Norman Foster most famous buildings?

Here’s a look at 10 of the most recognisable buildings by Norman Foster, widely recognised as one of the leading architects in Britain

• London City Hall, 2002.
• The Gherkin, 2003.
• HSBC Hong Kong, 1986.
• Reichstag, 1999.
• The Bow, 2012.
• Millennium Bridge, 2000.
• Great Court British Museum, 2000.
• Hearst Tower, 2006.

Who designed 8 Canada Square?

Foster + Partners
ATM (HSBC)/Architecture firms

Who built London Cityhall?

Norman Foster
Ken ShuttleworthMax Neal
City Hall/Architects

It is located in Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames near Tower Bridge. It was designed by Norman Foster and opened in July 2002, two years after the Greater London Authority was created.

Who designed the HSBC building?

HSBC Building/Architecture firms
Rising 200 metres above the Docklands of East London, the global headquarters of HSBC opened at 8 Canada Square in 2002. Designed by Norman Foster and partners, the skyscraper has 44 storeys and four basements, giving 1.1 million square feet of office space.

Who designed the HSBC building in Hong Kong?

Wendy Foster
HSBC Building/Architects
In this exclusive video interview filmed as part of our high-tech architecture series, British architect Norman Foster explains how the headquarters he designed for HSBC in Hong Kong in the 1980s transformed his architecture firm into a global brand.

How high is a shard?

310 m
The Shard/Height

Who built the Shard in London?

Renzo Piano
The Shard/Architects
Taking inspiration from the spires of London churches and the masts of tall ships depicted by the 18th-century Venetian painter Canaletto, Renzo Piano designed The Shard as a spire-like sculpture emerging from the River Thames.

Which building is made by Norman Foster?

The Gherkin Building
The Gherkin Building has become an essential part of the London skyline since its construction 10 years ago. Its shape reduces the amount of wind deflection compared to a rectilinear tower, due to its narrow peak and tapered body.

Why is Norman Foster famous?

Norman Foster, in full Lord Norman Foster of Thames Bank, original name in full Norman Robert Foster, (born June 1, 1935, Manchester, England), British architect known for his sleek modern buildings made of steel and glass. In 1967 he established his own firm called Foster Associates (later Foster + Partners).

Is the Commerzbank Tower a green building?

The tower has been supplied entirely with “green” electricity since the beginning of 2008 and – like all Commerzbank buildings – is cleaned exclusively with biodegradable cleaning products. In 2009 the city of Frankfurt awarded the Commerzbank tower the “Green Building Frankfurt” award.

Why is the Commerzbank building the symbol of Frankfurt?

Interestingly, on the day the Commerzbank opened, the Financial Times adopted it as the symbol of Frankfurt, just as it features the Houses of Parliament and the Eiffel Tower as symbols of London and Paris. The building design responds to prevailing winds and solar orientation, to ensure optimum ventilation and daylight penetration.

Where is the head office of Commerzbank located?

Commerzbank’s Head Office at the Kaiserplatz is the stand-out architectural landmark of the financial capital Frankfurt. This extraordinary building, designed by Lord Norman Foster, has been a feature on Frankfurt’s skyline since 1997 and is considered an outstanding example of environmentally-friendly and energy-saving architecture.

How is the Commerzbank building supposed to be passive?

Passive Design The building was designed to be naturally ventilated for 60% of the year, with the sky gardens allowing natural ventilation during shoulder seasons. This approach was expected to reduce energy consumption by up to 50% compared to an equivalent air conditioned office.

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