Hamburg-Haus Eimsbüttel: conversion by 2027 for more accessibility!

Hamburg-Haus Eimsbüttel: conversion by 2027 for more accessibility!

The Hamburg House in the Eimsbüttel district looks back on a long history. Since its opening in 1965, the building has developed into an important social and cultural center, which attracts over 250,000 visitors annually. But now there are extensive renovation work that should bring the historic building up to date. From the beginning of 2024, Sprinkenhof GmbH begins with the modernization -friendly modernization, which is expected to be completed by 2027. Developmentstadt.de reports that the project will take place during operation, which could possibly bring restrictions for the visitors.

The renovation has been committed to a lot. In the first phase of construction, the focus is on the renewal of the electrical system. The structural fire protection is also dismantled and initial measures for energetic renovation are implemented. The insulation in the basement is reinforced and the exchange of window glazing in the basement and in the large hall is on the plan. In addition, the heating system is modernized and connected to the district heating network to reduce energy consumption by up to two thirds.

accessibility and sustainability in view

A central aspect of the renovation is accessibility. Motorized door openings as well as a so -called “Changing Place Toilette” for people in a wheelchair and their assistants are created gradually. As a result, the Hamburg-Haus not only becomes a more accessible place, but also a model project for modern including architecture. Go there that the building should remain largely unchanged in its external appearance because it is a listed building. In this way, the innovative architectural concept remains despite all the modernizations.

The total costs of the renovation amount to 13.4 million euros, of which around 4.9 million euros are financed by the federal government and the rest from the Hamburg budget. The city of Hamburg has provided a start -up financing from the economic stabilization program. This shows not only the commitment to monument protection, but also the need to combine cultural heritage with the challenges of climate change. eimsbütteler Nachrichten emphasizes that the project is carried out in several sections to maintain the operation of the house.

a step into the future

The changes that are initiated here can also be seen in connection with a broader discussion, the Deutsche Foundation Monument Protection : Monument protection meets climate protection. More and more cities have to find paths on how to energetically improve historical buildings without damaging the substance of the buildings. The challenges of modernizing historical building certificates are great, but with projects such as the Hamburg House there are promising solutions.

by 2027, the Hamburg House will not only be a modern, sustainable and accessible center Eimsbüttel after completing the renovation, but also an example of how historical buildings can be successfully revitalized in order to meet the needs of a modern society.