DC Towers

DC Towers is a complex of two skyscrapers in Vienna, Austria, located in the Donau City (Danube City) district. The complex is defined by its primary structure, DC Tower 1, which is Austria's tallest building and one of the tallest buildings in Europe.

DC Tower 1

Designed by French architect Dominique Perrault, DC Tower 1 stands at 250 meters (820 ft) tall, excluding its antenna. Its distinctive design features a fragmented, jagged facade, giving it a unique silhouette. Construction began in 2010 and was completed in 2014. The tower houses offices, a hotel (Meliá Vienna), apartments, restaurants, a fitness center, and parking facilities. Its upper floors offer panoramic views of Vienna and the surrounding area.

DC Tower 2

The second tower, DC Tower 2, is a shorter structure also designed with a modern aesthetic. Construction began after the completion of DC Tower 1 and provides additional office and residential space to the Donau City area.

Significance

DC Towers has significantly contributed to Vienna's skyline and urban development. It serves as a prominent landmark and a symbol of modern architecture in the city. The towers have helped solidify Donau City as a thriving business and residential district, attracting both domestic and international companies and residents. The development of DC Towers has also prompted further infrastructural improvements in the surrounding area.