Hypo Hochhaus

The HVB Tower, also known as the Hypo High-Rise, is a landmark-protected skyscraper in Munich's Bogenhausen district. The building at Arabellapark opened in 1981 and for many years served as the corporate headquarters of Hypo-Bank before passing into the hands of UniCredit Bank. At a height of 113.7 meters (373 feet), it was the tallest office building in the city until 2004 and the tallest in Bavaria until 2000. The architecture firm Walther und Bea Betz designed the tower, which has 27 floors above ground and four below. The six suspended floors, which hang from the central support frame, posed a particular architectural challenge. The ensemble is rounded out by two low-rise buildings as well as the later-added East Building.

For visitors, the building is recognizable above all as an imposing landmark on the skyline of Arabellapark. Today the complex houses not only offices but also a data center, a trading floor, and a staff restaurant. As part of a comprehensive energy-efficiency renovation completed in 2015, the building received a modern box-window facade with four layers of glass. It acts as a climate skin, regulating heat gain and reducing energy consumption. The building systems are complemented by geothermal energy and rainwater harvesting. Since 2024, the grounds have also been home to an unusually shaped company day care center that resembles a UFO and has room for 36 children.