Sixty-three million euros. That’s how much this building cost. This is the Silver Tower. Look at it.
The Silver Tower. It’s more than just a skyscraper. It’s a piece of Frankfurt’s history. Originally built for Dresdner Bank in 1978 it stood tall. It was the tallest building in Germany. That lasted until 1990. The MesseTurm took that title. But even now the Silver Tower remains an iconic landmark. You are standing before one of Europe’s most famous skyscrapers. The view is incredible isn’t it?
For years it was the Dresdner Bank Highrise. People also called it the Jurgen-Ponto Highrise. It’s named after the bank’s CEO. A tragic figure. He was murdered in 1977. The building itself is a testament to resilience. It stands strong against the years. It has seen much history.
Think about this. Until 2008 it housed the headquarters of Dresdner Bank. Then it stood empty. This wasn’t just any office block. The 31st floor was once a swimming pool. A swimming pool on the 31st floor. Can you imagine? It’s now a conference room.
Then came a renovation. A complete restoration in 2009. A remarkable project. Deutsche Bahn now occupies the building. They share it with DB Systel GmbH. The tower is still impressive today.
The Silver Tower boasts 32 floors above ground. Two more are below. The windows stretch from floor to ceiling. The design is unique. Two large rounded squares in the ground plan. Notice the rounded corners. They repeat themselves throughout. In the windows in the supporting pillars even in the signs inside.
The Silver Tower’s story is not only of construction and design but of ownership and transformation. In 2020 Imfarr Beteiligungs GmbH and SN Beteiligungen Holding AG bought it. They paid 630 million euros. Quite the price for a piece of Frankfurt’s skyline.
Look closely. Across the street stands the Skyper Tower. A modern rival to this silver giant. The Silver Tower stands proudly. It stands as a symbol of Frankfurt. A testament to its enduring spirit. And to those sixty-three million euros.