Matthäuskirche in the Gallus: demolition for high -rise and new church church!

Matthäuskirche in the Gallus: demolition for high -rise and new church church!

In the heart of the Gallus district in Frankfurt, there is a significant change: the Matthäuskirche has to give way to make room for a modern high-rise and a new church. This ambitious project has caused lively discussions in the city, especially about the loss of the classic church building, which many appreciate as part of the Frankfurt skyline. Loud journal-frankfurt.de is torn down, which is about many critics calls the plan. Thomas Petzinna from "Stadtbild Deutschland e.V." even demands a rethink: "Renovation instead of tearing down" must be the motto.

The planned construction project comprises the 3100 square meter area between the main train station and the Frankfurt trade fair. A high-rise with heights of up to 130 meters is to be built here, which offers both office and living space. The design is described as an urban planning and is intended to combine church use with urban life. The Hamburg-based real estate and investment company "Becken" leads the project, in cooperation with the Evangelical Regional Association Frankfurt and Offenbach as well as the city of Frankfurt.

architectural challenges

There was no first winner in the architecture competition. Instead, two second -placed and two third -party places came to the train who had to revise their designs. The final decision was made in favor of the Frankfurt architecture firm "Meixner Schlüter Wendt", which now has the mandate for planning the entire area. The results of this competition were issued in the foyer of the city planning office from June 3, 2025, and further award will take place in the coming year, in which the revised designs are recognized, Developmentstadt.de .

"A walk -in roof and a publicly accessible prayer room in the high -rise are planned," explains Jens Hogekamp von Becken Development, and emphasizes that this project is a unique combination of church space and modern architecture. "There is something" for the entire neighborhood, emphasizes Holger Kamlah, city dean, who sees the link between church life and urban use as an opportunity.

a church of hope for the community

The planned new church, which will bear the name "Hoffnungskirche", should not only be used for services, but also offer space for community work. Pastor Annegreth Schilling emphasizes the central location of this new church between the fair and the main train station and sees this a way to win new parishioners. A small place in front of the church should also facilitate gastronomy and access.

The construction of the entire Matthew area should be completed by 2028. "In addition to prayer and community rooms, funded and freely financed apartments are also created," says Marcus Gwechenberger from the SPD. The publication of these plans has already attracted great attention in Frankfurt, but whether the demolition of the Matthäuskirche is considered a step into the future or, on the other hand, as a loss for the city remains controversial. The discussion about the preservation of traditional buildings will surely deal with Frankfurt for longer.