ONE

ONE. A name as bold and singular as the skyscraper itself. Here we stand, dwarfed by ONE’s 49 levels and its impressive 185-meter height. ONE, piercing Frankfurt’s skyline on Brüsseler Straße. This striking commercial building, with its flat roof, is more than just steel and glass. It embodies Frankfurt’s remarkable journey. ONE is a newcomer to a city steeped in history, a city first mentioned in 794 AD as Franconofurt, the “Ford of the Franks”. Frankfurt. A city that rose from a Charlemagne-era trading post to become a free imperial city in 1372. Imagine the Römerberg, Frankfurt’s historic heart, bustling with merchants and dignitaries. From 1356, this was the place where Roman kings were elected, cementing Frankfurt’s place in the power structure of the Holy Roman Empire. Centuries later, Frankfurt hosted the Frankfurt National Assembly in 1848, in the Paulskirche. This assembly was a pivotal moment in Germany’s struggle for democracy. Even after Prussia annexed Frankfurt in 1866, ending its free-city status, the city’s spirit didn’t break. Frankfurt reinvented itself. It transformed from a historical center to a major industrial and financial powerhouse. Today, Frankfurt is home to the European Central Bank, the successor to those first money exchanges established back in 1585. It’s a global hub for trade and commerce, a testament to Frankfurt’s enduring importance. And ONE? ONE stands tall among the city’s modern giants. It’s a symbol of Frankfurt’s continuous evolution. Its sleek, modern design stands in stark contrast to the reconstructed Römer, yet both structures represent different facets of the same city. ONE. It’s a testament to Frankfurt’s ability to adapt, to innovate, and to reach ever higher.