Anna Klein
Member
Overview
Elbbrückenquartier is the dynamic eastern gateway of HafenCity, Hamburg’s pioneering waterfront development. Positioned around the new Elbbrücken subway and commuter rail stations, this district is a model for forward-thinking urban design, sustainable architecture, and smart city principles.A blend of residential, commercial, and public spaces, Elbbrückenquartier is setting new benchmarks for eco-friendly, high-density urban living.
Key Features
- Mixed-Use Development:
- Residential units, office spaces, and cultural venues.
- Integration of retail and gastronomy along public promenades.
- Sustainable Architecture:
- Roots Hamburg: Germany’s tallest timber hybrid high-rise at 65 meters.
- Low-carbon construction methods and energy-efficient buildings.
- Emphasis on green roofs, renewable energy, and water management systems.
- Public Spaces and Mobility:
- Extensive pedestrian zones and waterfront parks.
- Bicycle highways and strong public transport connections.
- Elbbrücken bridge connection linking the new district with Hamburg’s broader transport network.
- Smart City Initiatives:
- Digital infrastructure for urban management.
- Smart lighting, waste, and traffic systems.
Notable Projects
- Roots:
- Designed by Störmer Murphy and Partners.
- 19 floors of timber hybrid construction.
- Residential tower emphasizing sustainability and innovation.
- Elbtower (future adjacent project):
- Designed by David Chipperfield Architects.
- A striking 245-meter skyscraper set to complement the Elbbrücken skyline.
Timeline
- 2017: Elbbrückenquartier development begins.
- 2023-2025: Construction of Roots Hamburg.
- 2030 (expected): Completion of major public spaces and adjacent developments.
Urban Impact
- Environmental Leadership: Promotes sustainable living practices.
- Urban Connectivity: Enhances links between HafenCity and greater Hamburg.
- Architectural Innovation: Showcases next-generation building technologies.
- Quality of Life: High-density, eco-friendly urban living by the waterfront.
Official Links
- HafenCity Hamburg GmbH
Hafencity
www.hafencity.com
- Störmer Murphy and Partners – Roots Project
Roots
Wir – Störmer Murphy and Partners – sind Architekten mit Sitz in Hamburg. Gute Architektur ist unsere Leidenschaft. Mit dem Ziel, Bauten von höchster Qualität und Beständigkeit zu schaffen, planen und realisieren wir seit über 25 Jahren eine große Bandbreite von Projekten. Jeder Ort und jede...www.stoermer-partner.de
- David Chipperfield Architects – Elbtower
Elbtower
Situated on an exposed riverside site near the well-known Elbbrücken, this new mixed-use building acts as an entrance marker on the eastern edge of the Hafencity quarter and forms a counterpoint to the Elbphilharmonie to the west. Occupying a triangular plot at the point where the River Elbe and...
davidchipperfield.com
YouTube Videos
- Roots Hamburg: Germany’s Tallest Timber Building
video by Architecture Foundation
- Hamburg, Germany: HafenCity, Rothenburgsort - Elbbrücken, Elbtower-Baustelle, Entenwerder - 4K
video by Short Impressions