ROOTS in Hamburg’s HafenCity, Germany’s tallest wooden skyscraper, focuses on luxurious sustainability and resource conservation, making Kaldewei bathroom solutions a perfect fit…
ROOTS in Hamburg’s HafenCity demonstrates how buildings may be built in the future: sustainably, with innovation and a clear focus on conserving resources. With its wood and concrete hybrid construction and the conscious selection of recyclable materials, including the sophisticated designer bathtubs from Kaldewei, the 20-storey building sets new standards.
Image credit: ROOTS Hamburg
Designed by the architects Störmer, Murphy and Partners and implemented by Garbe Immobilien, ROOTS combines ecological responsibility and modern aesthetics. As Germany’s tallest wooden skyscaper, with 16 floors in a wooden construction, it is a symbol of the architectural and ecological possibilities of the future.
Developed as a model for sustainable urban development, it has a gross floor area of around 20,600 square metres, 126 residential units and office space as well as the exhibition rooms of the German Wildlife Foundation, ROOTS shows how diverse and future-oriented urban life can be. The massive use of wood reduces the CO₂ footprint of the building and sets a strong example for climate-friendly construction. It is a development that inspires through its sustainable construction, and represents the shift towards environmentally conscious architecture that combines ecological added value with aesthetic excellence.
Image credit: ROOTS Hamburg / Kaldewei
Wood meets steel and glass in a consistent approach to sustainability with additional focus placed on the selection of sustainable materials. For example, 126 high quality bathtubs from Kaldewei were integrated into the interior – made of steel and glass and 100 per cent recyclable. This decision emphasises the projects comprehensive concept of anchoring luxury sustainability in every detail.
“The choice of materials is essential for the sustainable quality of a building,” explained Kasimir Altzweig, Architect and Co-Owner of Störmer, Murphy and Partners. “The Kaldewei Conoduo, designed by the Italian design office Sottsass Associati, impresses with its elegant design, durability and special details such as enamelled wastes and overflows. It is ergonomic and naturally easy to clean, and its functionality and aesthetics ensure an exceptional bathing experience.”
Image credit: ROOTS Hamburg
With ROOTS, Hafencity Hamburg has gained a new landmark – one that radiates beyond the Hanseatic city. It makes it clear that sustainable construction is not a limitation, rather an enrichment. The integration of innovative and durable materials such as Kaldewei bathtubs is an impressive demonstration of how resource conservation, design and comfort can be harmonised. ROOTS stands out as an architectural model and sustainable beacon of hope – a vision that has already become reality and points the way to a more environmentally friendly future.
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Main image credit: ROOTS Hamburg
