marco polo tower

Client HOCHTIEF Projektentwicklung Architect Behnisch Architekten Competition 2006, 1st Prize Planning and Construction 2007–2009 Gross 12,400 m 2 Volume ca. 38,000 m 3 (above ground) MARCO POLO TOWER HAMBURG, GERMANY, 2007–2009 BEHNISCH ARCHITEKTEN Hamburg’s harbour is currently undergoing a major transformation. In future the so-called ‘HafenCity’ will form the southern part of Hamburg’s inner city. It is important for this new city centre waterfront development to respond to the scale of the neighbouring ‘Speicherstadt’ - an extensive historic warehouse district - and respect the varied city skyline. The new “Elbphilharmonie” Concert Hall and Science Centre will be the two most prominent landmarks of the HafenCity. Further landmark buildings will be added along the quayside including the new Unilever Headquarters and the Marco Polo Tower, contributing to a unique and vibrant waterfront. The Marco Polo Tower with a height of approx. 55 m right next to the cruiser terminal will accommodate 58 high-end apartments and, on the entrance floor and the first floor, various public amenities. The floors vary in size and configuration responding to sightline criteria and ensuring that each apartment has optimal views either across the city centre or out over the spectacular harbour to the south. Generous curved balconies, terraces and loggias contribute to a dynamic external appearance. The Marco Polo Tower combines sophisticated living with a progressive environmental concept which includes, for example, solar cooling via sun collectors on the roof.

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ClientHOCHTIEF ProjektentwicklungArchitectBehnisch ArchitektenCompetition2006, 1st PrizePlanning and Construction2007–2009Gross12,400 m2 Volumeca. 38,000 m3 (above ground)

MARCO POLO TOWERHAMBURG, GERMANY, 2007–2009

BEHNISCH ARCHITEKTEN

Hamburg’s harbour is currently undergoing a major transformation. In future the so-called ‘HafenCity’ will form the southern part of Hamburg’s inner city. It is important for this new city centre waterfront development to respond to the scale of the neighbouring ‘Speicherstadt’ - an extensive historic warehouse district - and respect the varied city skyline.

The new “Elbphilharmonie” Concert Hall and Science Centre will be the two most prominent landmarks of the HafenCity. Further landmark buildings will be added along the quayside including the new Unilever Headquarters and the Marco Polo Tower, contributing to a unique and vibrant waterfront.

The Marco Polo Tower with a height of approx. 55 m right next to the cruiser terminal will accommodate 58 high-end apartments and, on the entrance floor and the first floor, various public amenities.

The floors vary in size and configuration responding to sightline criteria and ensuring that each apartment has optimal views either across the city centre or out over the spectacular harbour to the south. Generous curved balconies, terraces and loggias contribute to a dynamic external appearance.

The Marco Polo Tower combines sophisticated living with a progressive environmental concept which includes, for example, solar cooling via sun collectors on the roof.