Dortmund, 2010
Photo © Hans Juergen Landes

Powerful, striking and unmistakable, the new Volkswohl Bund Versicherung tower block marks the urban gateway situation on Dortmund's Suedwall.

Photo © Hans Juergen Landes

The design for the new headquarters of Volkswohl Bund Versicherung was created as part of a competition in 2007 and replaced the previous building, an office tower designed by Harald Deilmann in 1973.

Photo © Hans Juergen Landes

The building is integrated into the existing perimeter block development and is oriented towards the height of the neighbouring buildings. The 17-storey tower of the ensemble, offset from the road junction, makes a self-confident statement.

Photo © Hans Juergen Landes
Photo © Hans Juergen Landes
Photo © Hans Juergen Landes