European Central Bank Headquarters - Design

Design

The main building is estimated to be 185 m (607 ft) and surrounded by other structures that will also serve as offices of ECB staff. It is expected the complex will have twice the floor area compared to the current, temporary home.

ECB Construction progress
Design model
Großmarkthalle site from the river Main (2006)
Großmarkthalle site from the air (2007)
Building work (2011)
March 2012
April 2012
June 2012
August 2012

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