Anna Klein
Member
Overview
HafenCity is one of the most ambitious urban regeneration projects in Europe, transforming over 157 hectares of former port and industrial land into a vibrant extension of Hamburg’s city center. Central to this transformation is Überseequartier, the dynamic mixed-use core of HafenCity, combining residential, commercial, cultural, and recreational spaces.This mega-project aims to reshape the way cities interact with their waterfronts, prioritizing sustainability, livability, and innovation.
Key Features
- Urban Development:
- Expansion of Hamburg’s city center by 40%.
- Integrated mix of housing, offices, shops, hotels, entertainment, and public spaces.
- Überseequartier:
- Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier: 13 new buildings featuring retail, residential, leisure, and office spaces.
- Cruise Terminal: New state-of-the-art terminal for cruise ships.
- Public spaces with promenades, parks, and waterfront plazas.
- Architectural Excellence:
- Designs by world-renowned firms including Christoph Ingenhoven and UNStudio.
- A mix of modern architecture and industrial heritage preservation.
- Sustainability Initiatives:
- Strict environmental standards (BREEAM certification).
- Green roofs, rainwater management systems, and energy-efficient buildings.
- Emphasis on public transportation, walking, and cycling.
- Cultural and Recreational Spaces:
- Museums, galleries, and performance venues.
- Restaurants, cafes, and shopping streets designed for vibrant street life.
Timeline
- 2000: HafenCity Masterplan unveiled.
- 2007: Construction of Überseequartier begins.
- 2025: Completion of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier and major public spaces.
- 2030: Full completion of HafenCity development.
Urban Impact
- Population Growth: Housing for over 12,000 residents.
- Employment Hub: Space for 40,000 jobs across various sectors.
- Tourism Boost: A new attraction enhancing Hamburg’s global profile.
- Sustainable Urban Living: Demonstrates best practices in eco-friendly urban development.
Official Links
- HafenCity Hamburg GmbH
Hafencity
www.hafencity.com
- Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier
Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier
Entdecken Sie großartige Marken im Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier! Sie finden alle Informationen zu den Öffnungszeiten unserer Geschäfte und Restaurants...www.westfield.com
- Christoph Ingenhoven Architects
Strandkai | christoph ingenhoven architects
In Hamburg's HafenCity, one of the city's most appealing new neighborhoods, a 58-meter-tall apartment tower is under construction. The project began in 2014 after winning first place in an international design competition, organized in collaboration with the Department for Urban Development and...
www.christophingenhovenarchitects.com
- UNStudio
- Hosoya Schaefer
Hafencity Elbbrücken - Hosoya Schaefer Architects
Competition Hafencity – Elbbrücken Quarter Gate situations are the main theme of the spatial urban system – not just as a symbol for the entrance to the city of Hamburg, but also inside the Elbbrücken Quarter, in many different scales. Those gate situations are spatially constricted transition...
hosoyaschaefer.com
YouTube Videos
- HafenCity Hamburg: Europe's Largest Urban Development
video by Große Bauten
- Walking Tour: HafenCity Hamburg, Germany. Europe’s largest inner-city urban development project
video by Fera
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