HAMBURG SCIENCE CENTER, GERMANY, HAMBURG, 2004

Science Center and Aquarium in Hamburgs HafenCity

The complex, comprising of the Science Center, Aquarium and Science Theatre, is located at the entrance to the Magdeburger harbour and sits at the end point of an urban axis from the inner Alster to the river Elbe. Situated at the waterfront in close proximity to container and cruise ships, the building marks the connection between the harbour and the city. more...

FACT SHEET

Status:
2. Phase (HOAI)

Client:
G&P, ING Bank

Program:
23,000m2; Science Center, aquarium, offices, theatre, shops and restaurants of which 8500m2 are located underground.

COLLABORATORS

Engineers:
Binnewies GmbH, Hamburg

Fire services:
HHP, Berlin

Scenography:
Ducks Scéno, France

Lighting:
LKL

CREDITS

Partners in charge:
Rem Koolhaas, Ellen van Loon

Project Architect:
Marc Paulin

Team:
Mark Balzar, David Brown, Alexander Giarlis, Anne Menke, Sangwook Park, Joao Ruivo, Richard Sharam, Anatoly Travin