From Pariser Platz it behaves; inside, it mutates into a gleaming, fish-like atrium that feels almost indecently alive.
Nine-story building in Hanover, Germany.
Featured in Frank Gehry's definitive monograph, Building Art: Life and Work of Frank Gehry.
Visitor Guide
Go on a weekday during business hours and ask security if the atrium is viewable. Be quick, quiet, and grateful—this is a bank, not a museum.
Interior atrium viewpoint (if accessible), shooting upward to catch the ‘fish’ form; otherwise, exterior at Pariser Platz 3 with Brandenburg Gate context—early morning to avoid crowds.
Limited public access: the building is primarily office/conference/residential. The atrium may be viewable during weekday business hours; weekends are often closed.
The ‘fish’ is a spatial prank: a freeform object trapped inside a sober stone façade—Gehry doing dual personalities in one envelope.
20–45 min
Design & Structure
Dual-geometry strategy: a disciplined urban façade for the historic square, paired with a digitally modeled freeform atrium volume inside—two architectural languages forced to coexist.
Stone façade for contextual gravity; glass and metal internally for reflective, liquid-like spatial effects.
Freeform interior geometry demands bespoke steel and careful tolerance control—engineering that behaves like sculpture support but must meet commercial building standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Gehry Tower?+
Gehry Tower was designed by Frank Gehry and completed in 2001. It is located in Mitte, Germany.
Where is Gehry Tower located?+
Gehry Tower is located in Mitte, Germany. Its coordinates are 52.3747°, 9.7307°.
When was Gehry Tower built?+
Gehry Tower was completed in 2001. It was designed by Frank Gehry.
Can I visit Gehry Tower?+
Gehry Tower is a real building in Mitte that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.