Stalexport Skyscrapers

The Stalexport skyscrapers are twin skyscrapers (Tower A and Tower B) located in Katowice, Silesia, Poland. The buildings share a three-story base. They were designed by Yugoslavian architect Georg Gruićić in the late 1970s and finished in 1981 and 1982, respectively.[1]

Stalexport Skyscrapers (2018)

When built, they were the tallest buildings in Poland, outside the capital, Warsaw.[2] They were designed to accommodate 1800 people.[2] The towers were originally constructed to house the headquarters of the Centre for Foreign Trade, and its successor Węglokoks is still headquartered there today.[1]

The total floor area is 27,183 m².

The buildings are primarily used for office space, and are home to a number of international corporations and financial institution and contain over 700 offices. They are also known for their unique, modern design, which features sharp angles and a facade of steel, glass, and granite.

At the time of constitution these buildings were the tallest buildings in Poland outside of Warsaw.[3]

Technical data

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  • Height: A: 97 m, B: 92 m[2]
  • Floors: A: 21, B: 19[1]
  • Construction finished: A: 1981, B: 1982

References

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  1. ^ a b c "150 lat Katowic. Wystawa środków łączności wojskowej, czyli pokaz pocztowych gołębi". katowice.wyborcza.pl. Wyborcza.pl. 2015-08-15. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
  2. ^ a b c LOTA. "Katowice: Dwie wieże Stalexportu mają już 30 lat!". Dziennikzachodni.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2017-01-31.
  3. ^ "Up in the Sky: Polish Skyscrapers". Culture.pl. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
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See also

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