AND:GUIDE HAMBURG

Since the days of the Hanseatic League, Hamburg has been one of the mostimportant commercial centers in Germany. Its long history of internationaltrade has imbued its architectural legacy with a rich variety ofinfluences. However, lest you think it is resting on its laurels, Hamburgcontinues to be the site of architectural innovation. In particular, theHafenCity project to redevelop the old harbor is one of the most creativeand unusual urban regeneration projects in Germany today. Hamburg today isthe site of innovative projects by leading architects such as Herzog & deMeuron, Richard Meier, and Alsop Architects. This compact yetauthoritative guide profiles the best of the recent crop of Hamburg's newbuildings as well as previewing those still in the design and planningstage.