Modern Architecture, Rhine Skyline, Cologne Editorial Photo

Germany, state, land North Rhine-Westphalia; City Cologne: in the Rheinauhafen district [southern Altstadt] are situated this modern high-rise buildings, the Crane Houses [Kranhauser], which were completed in 2008. These buildings are built by the architect from Aachen, Alfons Linser, and the architectural firm of Hamburg, Bothe, Richter, Teherani in the form reminiscent of an inverted L, but proposes port hoisting cranes, because the building was constructed in the former harbor, port. These constructions in the inner city, city center, are landmarks and tourist attractions. People are Sitting on stairs near the building and enjoy the sunny weather on a warm day in early Spring. At the back of this building is the Marina, with several boats.