Building Information

Elbphilharmonie is a multi-use building located in Hafen City, Hamburg Germany. The cultural and residential complex was designed by Herzog and De Meuron, this building was bought to life over 15 years.

The initial concept began in 2001 before stepping up into the concept phase in 2003. The project development took 10 years(2004-2014), and another 10 years throughout that to be realized(2006-2016).

This project had an initial cost of 77 million Euros, however as development progressed this figure rose to 10 times the amount to finish at 789 million Euros. This comparison can be shown in the diagram A.

This building has a 7000m² floor plate and a total area of 120000m² (26 levels). The 120,000m² total floor plate of this building sits on a small parcel of land along the docks of Hafen City facing the river Elbe. This building was designed to bring people in and look vastly different to its surrounding neighborhood. This site was an old factory renovated and added to keep with the historic landscape.

The multi-use complex hosts a range of programs such as residential, hotel space, theatre, foyer, plaza and car parking(Diagram G-Q), whilst also being a focal point along the Elbe river.