Elbtower by David Chipperfield Architects

Situated on an exposed riverside site near the well-known Elbbrücken, this new mixed-use building acts as an entrance marker on the eastern edge of the Hafencity quarter and forms a counterpoint to the Elbphilharmonie to the west. Occupying a triangular plot at the point where the River Elbe and Oberhafen canal converge, the site offers the opportunity to create a freestanding, sculpted building. The building complements and contrasts with the form of the Elbphilharmonie, rising as a tapered tower above a public atrium. Set to be the highest building in Hamburg, the Elbtower is a key part of the Hafencity masterplan. Presented by DCA’s Christoph Felger, the film is an episode in a series addressing the recent development of Hamburg which the Architecture Foundation has produced in partnership with Fritz-Schumacher-Gesellschaft e.V. and the City of Hamburg. ABOUT THE ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION For over 30 years, the Architecture Foundation has brought together professionals from across the built environment to discuss and act on issues related to design and the built environment. With a renewed focus on the city and the critical intersection of architecture and politics, the Architecture Foundation works to effect meaningful change on policy and practice. » Sign up to our monthly newsletter » Support the work of The Architecture Foundation, by donating or becoming a member: » The AF Store » Instagram: » Twitter: » Download the London Architecture Guide for iPhone » Download the London Architecture Guide for Android