RWE Tower

The RWE Tower in Essen is the highest building in the Ruhr area, and one of the highest buildings in Germany. It is used by RWE AG. As it shows the cultural and industrial change of the region, it is an important landmark in Essen. The skyscraper was designed by Ingenhoven Architects.

RWE Turm
RWE Tower Essen
General information
TypeOffice
LocationEssen, Northrhine-Westphalia Germany
Coordinates51°26′53″N 7°00′51″E
Completed1996
Height
Antenna spire162.7 m (534 ft)
Roof120 m (390 ft)
Top floor30
Technical details
Floor count29
Floor areaabout 250,000 sq ft (23,000 m2)
Design and construction
ArchitectIngenhoven Overdiek Kahlen & Partner
Structural engineerBuro Happold

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