Jarrestadt

Jarrestadt is a residential area in Hamburg-Nord made up of large blocks of dark red brick buildings with generous green spaces between them. The structures are arranged in regular rows, creating a clear and orderly appearance.

The area was built between 1926 and 1930 under the direction of Fritz Schumacher and a team of ten Hamburg architects. The project followed innovative principles for improving light and air circulation in densely populated areas.

The residential complex embodies the New Objectivity movement of the 1920s, showing how traditional Hanseatic brick construction merged with modern building methods. It was created with the goal of offering workers and middle-class families quality living spaces.

The complex is best explored on foot, as the pathways between blocks are designed for pedestrians. The regular arrangement of buildings makes it easy to navigate and visit different areas.

The central green corridor through the area was designed by garden director Otto Linne and retains its original layout today. This open space serves both recreation and practical functions for residents' daily life.