Hanseatic Trade Center, Office building in HafenCity, Germany.
The Hanseatic Trade Center is an office complex in HafenCity comprising five interconnected sections linked by internal bridges. The development spans approximately 93,000 square meters distributed across 23 floors along Hamburg's waterfront.
Construction of the complex began in 1990 and finished in 1997, marking the first phase of Hamburg's port urban renewal initiative. The project was part of a broader transformation that converted the old industrial harbor into a modern urban district.
The five sections carry names of notable explorers such as Vespucci, Columbus, and Humboldt, reflecting the city's maritime past. This naming choice links the complex's modern character to Hamburg's history as a major trading port.
The complex is located near Baumwall station and linked by pedestrian bridges, providing good access to public transportation. The elevated design offers protection from Elbe flooding and makes the site easy to navigate.
The complex intentionally preserves visual connections to the neighboring Speicherstadt warehouse district, allowing old harbor traditions and modern architecture to coexist. Visitors can observe the contrasts between historical warehouses and contemporary design from the internal bridges.
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