# Mannesmann-Hochhaus

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Mannesmann-Hochhaus rises 88.5 metres above Düsseldorf with 22 floors and a blue-and-white façade. Egon Eiermann and Paul Schneider-Esleben designed the modernist skyscraper. Built between 1956 and 1958, it stands among Germany’s early modern high-rises from the post-war economic boom. Its steel skeleton surrounds a solid reinforced-concrete core, creating a clear geometric presence in the city skyline.

The off-centre core contains elevators and staircases, while office spaces form a U-shaped plan around it. The building provides 14,200 square metres of gross floor area, including approximately 12,100 square metres above ground. Monument protection has covered the structure since 1997, preserving its architectural and historical significance. A complete renovation in 2001 transformed the offices into Vodafone’s European headquarters, with RKW leading the work.

Antennas on the roof serve as a microwave radio relay node for Düsseldorf’s mobile network. Large posters have appeared on the north and south façades since 2005 for the city’s Jazz Rally. During the Christmas season, illuminated windows create a giant Christmas tree across the blue-and-white façade. The building houses the North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Crafts.

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