High-Rise Buildings and Special Structures
Expectations are high in complex real estate projects
High-rise buildings and special structures are more than just tall buildings; they shape skylines, increase urban density, and symbolize economic strength by maximizing usability within minimal footprints. Metropolises such as New York, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt are defined by them. However, where space is scarce, requirements become especially demanding.
With every additional floor, complexity increases, regulatory requirements evolve, usage demands become more diverse, and environmental standards become more challenging to meet. Structures must withstand immense vertical and horizontal loads, while technical and technological systems must function in a highly integrated manner. Vertical circulation, redundancies in building services, fire protection, building physics, and operations are all closely interconnected. At the same time, facades are expected to conserve energy, reduce noise, and withstand extreme weather conditions.
These factors become even more challenging in existing buildings, as they must comply with current regulations, support new uses, or be modernized during ongoing operations. Extensions, conversions, revitalizations, and energy efficient refurbishments introduce new requirements and raise a key question: How can all of this be achieved without compromising economic viability, operations, or user satisfaction?
The Highrise Circle creates new perspectives for existing buildings, fosters networking among like-minded professionals, and encourages participants to rethink Frankfurt as an innovative high-rise city. Through interdisciplinary perspectives and collaboration, we jointly develop viable strategies and help shape the skyline of the future.
Thinking Holistically. Reducing Risks. Securing Value.
We combine architecture, engineering, sustainability and economic efficiency in high-rise and special structure projects while taking a holistic, risk-adverse, and value-adding approach. We support complex high-rise buildings throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and implementation to operations, repurposing, and strategic repositioning.
In early project phases, we establish clear decision-making foundations through feasibility studies, economic analyses, market and location assessments, and tailored planning and consulting services designed to meet each building’s specific requirements. We view architecture, structural systems, façade, building services engineering, fire protection, and building physics as an interconnected system. Energy efficiency, sustainability, ESG criteria, and circular, resource-efficient approaches are also integrated into our consulting services from the outset.
For existing buildings, we manage demanding projects ranging from refurbishments during ongoing operations to conversions and comprehensive revitalizations. During implementation, our experts in construction and site management ensure clear structures, transparent costs, reliable timelines, and consistent quality assurance. Topics such as urban mining, energy optimization, new use concepts, and heritage protection are consistently integrated into project strategies.
In addition, we provide consulting services on digitalization, sustainability, and ESG, as well as user, tenant, and operational concepts, with the goal of securing and increasing the long-term value of your property.
Your added value
For asset holders and investors, this means reduced risk, greater clarity, and well-founded decision-making at every stage of the project. You benefit from integrated expertise, our deep understanding of high-rise and special structures, and a partner who can manage complexity and secure long-term value—technically, economically, and sustainably.
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