Kastor und Pollux, also known as Forum Frankfurt, are two high-rise buildings in the
Gallus district of
Frankfurt
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,
Germany
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.
The twin towers, which are 22 and 33 floors, respectively, were named after
Castor and Pollux
Castor; grc, Κάστωρ, Kástōr, beaver. and Pollux. (or Polydeukes). are twin half-brothers in Greek and Roman mythology, known together as the Dioscuri.; grc, Διόσκουροι, Dióskouroi, sons of Zeus, links=no, from ''Dîos'' (' ...
, the Dioscuri of Greek and Roman mythology.
Location and design
Pollux and Kastor were designed by
Kohn Pedersen Fox
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) is an American architecture firm that provides architecture, interior, programming and master planning services for clients in both the public and private sectors. KPF is one of the largest architecture firms in ...
and built between 1994 and 1997.
[ The taller tower, named after ]Zeus
Zeus or , , ; grc, Δῐός, ''Diós'', label=genitive Boeotian Aeolic and Laconian grc-dor, Δεύς, Deús ; grc, Δέος, ''Déos'', label=genitive el, Δίας, ''Días'' () is the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion, ...
and Leda's son Pollux, is tall with 33 storeys and has of floor space.[ The shorter tower, named after the son of Leda and the mortal king ]Tyndareus
In Greek mythology, Tyndareus (; Ancient Greek: Τυνδάρεος, ''Tundáreos''; Attic: Τυνδάρεως, ''Tundáreōs''; ) was a Spartan king.
Family
Tyndareus was the son of Oebalus (or Perieres) and Gorgophone (or Bateia). He marrie ...
, is tall with 22 storeys and has of space.[ The buildings are located near ]Messeturm
The Messeturm, or Trade Fair Tower, is a 63-storey, skyscraper in the Westend-Süd district of Frankfurt, Germany. It is the second tallest building in Frankfurt, the second tallest building in Germany and the third tallest building in the E ...
and Tower 185
Tower 185 is a 55-storey, skyscraper in the Gallus (Frankfurt am Main), Gallus district of Frankfurt, Germany. It is the List of tallest buildings in Frankfurt, 4th tallest building in Frankfurt and the List of tallest buildings in Germany, 4th ...
as well as the train station. Between the two buildings is a green space featuring a fountain and a light sculpture, Synergie, by Swiss artist Christian Herdeg.[ Kastor was awarded an LEED Gold Certificate in 2014.]
Tenants
Zurich Insurance Group
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd is a Swiss insurance company, headquartered in Zürich, and the country's largest insurer. As of 2021, the group is the world's 112th largest public company according to ''Forbes'' Global 2000s list, and in 2011 it ran ...
has been the main tenant in Pollux since early 2017, working from 17 of the building's 33 floors.[ TechQuartier, Aon, and Lavazza also have space there. DO Deutsche Office AG and Alstria Office AG both rent space in Kastor.]
See also
* List of tallest buildings in Frankfurt
The tallest structure in Frankfurt is the Europaturm, which rises however, the observation tower is not generally considered a high-rise building as it does not have successive floors that can be occupied. The tallest habitable building in Fra ...
* List of tallest buildings in Germany
This is a list of the tallest buildings in Germany that stand at least tall. Only habitable buildings are ranked, which excludes radio masts and towers, observation towers, steeples, chimneys and other tall architectural structures. For those, ...
References
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1997 establishments in Germany
Skyscraper office buildings in Frankfurt
Office buildings completed in 1997
Twin towers
Castor and Pollux