Roots in Hamburg
Germany’s tallest wooden high-rise building
The tallest wooden building in Germany is being built in the heart of Hamburg’s Hafencity: “Roots”. 181 apartments, 1,700 square meters of office space and 2,000 square meters of exhibition space will be built on 18 floors.
The builder and owner is Garbe Immobilien-Projekte GmbH. This project focuses on the symbiosis of sustainability and urban living. For this reason, the surrounding loggias around the house are equipped with Lumon Glazing. This not only contributes to the energy efficiency of the building, but also increases the comfort of the residents and offers wonderful views of the harbor, HafenCity or the city center. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2024.
- Address: Hamburg
- Project type: New construction
- Lumon Products: 2.004 linear meters Lumon Glazing and Lumon Railing
- Building type: 18-story residential high-rise, 181 residential units, of which 128 are condominiums and 53 are publicly funded
- Developer: Garbe Immobilien-Projekte GmbH
- General contractor: Garbe Immobilien-Projekte GmbH
The images are published with the kind permission of Garbe Immobilien-Projekte and, in individual cases, Störmer Murphy and Partners. The copyrights can be seen by clicking on the individual images.
-
Balcony safety: Contributors to resilient balcony glazing design
Read more…Balcony safety on multi-residential buildings is as important as ever. At best, balconies provide a safe and secure addition to the home. One simple and efficient way to improve the safety of balcony spaces is with the addition of balcony glazing.
-
Navigating balcony fire safety regulations: Essential considerations for property owners and developers
Read more…In recent years, there has been a growing need for stricter regulations surrounding balcony design and construction, especially in multi-story residential buildings. This heightened focus comes in response to several high-profile balcony fires and accidents, highlighting the potential dangers associated with inadequate fire safety measures.
-
Press release: Lumon and AALTO Development set new standard for sustainable urban living with “Lākhouse” Project in Barrie, Canada
Read more…Lumon, a global leader in balcony and terrace glazing solutions, in collaboration with AALTO Development, proudly announces the completion of “Lākhouse,” the first multi-residential project to include retractable frameless balcony glazing in the city of Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Simcoe, Lākhouse, 10-storey resort-inspired condominium, provides 174 suites of modern and sustainable apartments, equipped with a Lumon balcony.