Elbtower in Hamburg: decisions are imminent - rescue in sight?

Elbtower in Hamburg: decisions are imminent - rescue in sight?

HafenCity, Hamburg, Deutschland - The decision about the Elbtower is imminent in the port of Hamburg. Already in a few weeks, more precisely until July 23, those responsible want to announce whether the Natural History Museum is moving into the base floor of the futuristic building or whether the city of Hamburg acquires the areas itself. Welt.de reports that the city has learned in the situation that it has learned from its past mistakes and is now facing the challenge of the monumental planned high-rise.

with 64 shot and a height of 245 meters, the Elbtower will not only be an architectural highlight, but could also be an important building block for the further development of HafenCity. Originally designed by Signa Prime Selection AG by the Austrian building contractor René Benko, construction work has been suspended since autumn 2023 due to the investor's bankruptcy. This has made the situation complicated, because the “Prellbock Altona” citizens' initiative has documented damage to the train systems that are documented by the construction project, with Deutsche Bahn concerned that the soil is setting. taz.de indicates that compensation measures must be demonstrated before the construction work has been resolved, since the limit values ​​have been exceeded.

Future visions for the Elbtower

For the future of the Elbtower, there are three options in the room:

• demolition: If no buyer should be found, the city would have to buy the property back and the demolition of the tower would be expensive and complex.
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• differently: The architect Carsten Roth has already submitted suggestions for new concepts in base construction, including a center for climate research or a maritime training center.
• ready to build: Insider believes in the potential of the Elbtower, although short -term economy is a challenge. A successful deal with the Natural History Museum could accelerate the entire project process.

The authority for urban development and living rates the situation as less dramatic. The authorities responsible encounter the concerns with cleverness and the assessment that the crossing border should be seen as "uncritical". Nevertheless, there are concerns with residents and the citizens. Heike Sudmann, spokeswoman for the left, even made an inquiry to the Senate to clarify the safety of the rail systems.

The spatial and social concept

The Elbtower, as part of the largest inner -city development project in Europe, will include a gross floor area of ​​around 160,000 m². Not only office and service areas for more than 730 companies are planned, but also a public base with gastronomy and retail, as well as a viewing platform that is supposed to offer a wonderful view of Hamburg. Schüßler-Plan emphasizes that the project could create an important social meeting point that is equipped with a daily, covered atrium.

The monitoring of the signs of setting is continuously carried out. The monitoring, which has been agreed between Deutsche Bahn and Signa AG, already shows minor signs. However, these could also have an impact on the rail infrastructure - a worrying development that could endanger the entire realization of the important construction project if it is not carefully monitored. The company now faces the challenge of developing a coherent and sustainable plan that takes into account the concerns of the citizens and the needs of the city.