Hamburg, Germany
2007 - 2011
Der Spiegel HQ
The new headquarters for one of Germany's leading news media organizations, Der Spiegel, is designed to foster close interaction between the dynamic media organization and urban life in its home city of Hamburg.
Project details
Awarded the HafenCity Gold certification, Spiegel’s headquarters in Hamburg's inner harbor opens its waterfront views to the public, consolidating the various branches of the media group into an open, dynamic work environment.
The two glass volumes create a transparent connection between the city and media organization. Rising from a shared brick base, the building complex reflects Hamburg’s historical heritage – the old warehouses along the wharf. The public plaza between the buildings carries an open invitation for citizens and employees – and a unique opportunity for social interaction across city life and media work.
The media house features a large, south-facing ’Window to the City’ spanning from the 3rd to the 12th floors, allowing amplified views into and out from an active editorial environment.
The adjacent multi-tenant office building is designed with an open and flexible layout, subdivided to meet changing needs of the future. The building’s position ensures a view for all tenants while creating a plaza space between the new buildings – facilitating vibrant interaction.
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Werner Frosch
Country Market Director
Director, Architekt BYAK & AKNW, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Architektur
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