Gazing up at MyZeil, have you ever wondered what a river flowing underground might look like if it suddenly burst through the earth? This architectural marvel embodies that very image. MyZeil, part of the PalaisQuartier project, connects Frankfurt’s bustling Zeil shopping street with the reconstructed Thurn und Taxis Palace. The building’s fluid form mimics a river, its varying depths visible from above. MyZeil isn’t just a shopping mall; it’s a geographical statement. Opened in 2009, MyZeil spans an impressive 77,000 square meters. The mall offers six floors of shopping, leisure, dining, and even a fitness center. The shopping area occupies levels -1 to 3. The fourth floor serves as a central square and meeting place, leading to the fitness area and restaurants above. The design of MyZeil cleverly reflects its surroundings. The Zeil-facing façade is all about leisure and entertainment, drawing you in with its dynamic form. A massive void in the glass sucks your gaze upwards, inviting you to enter this vortex of activity. In contrast, the side facing the Thurn und Taxis Palace maintains a more formal, respectful appearance. The mall’s roof is a marvel of engineering, alternating glass and steel panels to mimic a canyon landscape. This transparent shell filters natural light into every level of MyZeil. A 45-meter escalator whisks you from the ground floor to the fourth in a mere 120 seconds. This escalator is the longest self-supporting one in Germany, a testament to the building’s innovative design. As you explore MyZeil’s six floors, remember that you’re walking within a sculpted river of glass and steel, a testament to Frankfurt’s dynamic spirit.
Adlerwerke
From bicycles to Nazi atrocities, the Adlerwerke in Frankfurt has witnessed a tumultuous history. The Adlerwerke, meaning “Eagle Works,” began