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]
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]
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