Clusters of skyscrapers rise from the centre of Frankfurt am Main, proudly signalling the city's position as Germany's economic hub. While the number of high-rise buildings may pale in comparison to the likes of New York City (there's currently about 40 that stretch past the 100-metre mark), their presence has nonetheless earned the nickname “Mainhatten”. In fact, of Germany's 15 highest buildings only one is not located in Frankfurt, the tallest being the 56-storey, 300-metre tall Commerzbank Tower.
There are plenty more towering edifices to come. Eight new skyscrapers that will soar well over 100 and 200 metres are currently in development. A major site of interest is a collection of four skyscrapers in the heart of the financial district, dubbed FOUR Frankfurt, which will form a new city quarter when complete in 2024.
The project has been conceived as an urban solution to blur the line (and reduce the commute) between corporate areas and residential districts by creating a cohesive neighbourhood for people to live and work. Tower 1, the tallest at 233 metres, and Tower 4 (100 metres)
