The Europahaus was built in 1928/29 by Otto Paul Burghardt to counterbalance the Krochhaus skyscraper and is today used as a modern office building.
The Europahaus, at a height of 54 metres, is only 13 metres taller than its predecessor. It contains a 13-storey tower-like central building and two seven-storey adjoining wings. The façade is covered with slab's of shell limestone. In 1965 the entrance hall was redecorated with arrow colonnades. During construction, the rooftop's gastronomical function was lost.
The building was not adorned with ornaments or flourishes. The only beautification element is the inscription "Europahaus" between the sixth and seventh floors. Even the small rows of windows are for functionality. Other than that, only the pillars between the windows emphasise the vertical alignment.