UNStudio has won an architectural competition for the redevelopment of the former Deutsche Bank site in Frankfurt. The studio was selected as the winner for the new urban strategy of the former Deutsche Bank site in Frankfurt last year. UNStudio's proposal called ''A city for All'' comprises of four high-rise towers with a multi-storey plinth and housing mixed-use programmes, large public spaces and incorporated subsidised housing. 

Second and third prizes were awarded to the teams Dudler / Jahn and MSW / Snohetta, while an honorable mention was given to Christoph Mäckler / CoopHimmelblau.

The competition brief called 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. 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.

''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,'' said Mike Josef, City Councilor.

The contributions of all architects will be publicly displayed at Junghofstraße 11 on the former Deutsche Bank between 4 March and 18 March. The start-up shot for the construction of the new quarter is expected during the year, the use of the first building is expected to open in 2021.

All images courtesy of Groß & Partner

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