harbourcity

The current Hafencity-Masterplan for the eastern development areas includes an approved high of 110 meter for one building. Design competitions will follow. The winning masterplan was made by http://hosoyaschaefer.com not much to show for now, but of curse I keep my eye on it...

The Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall) includes 2 concert halls, a 5-star-hotel and appartments on top of an old warehouse from 1961 (Kaispeicher A). The construction has already begun, at the moment the warehouse is cored. completion: 2010 / architects: Herzog & de Meuron / cost: 322...

The resolution of the citizens council in August 1997 on the development of the HafenCity, set the initial impetus for the century project. Within a time-frame of 25 years, Hamburg will now realize an urban quarter with maritime ambience which will integrate housing, leisure, tourism, trade and...