Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier

NETWORKING: Our partner Espresso House Group invited us to a casual meeting to round off the year. With a few colleagues from the Leasing and General Management teams of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, we had the chance to exchange ideas with the Espresso House team. We shared an overview of the status of the construction site, explained the next steps until the opening, but the real highlight was an exclusive and professional barista course.   Espresso House, as leasing partner already on board for a long time, will be opening its branch at Überseeplatz, the quarter's central square. At Überseeplatz, in the immediate vicinity of the metro station, our guests will also find further lively, community-oriented food & beverage concepts, both national and international, for the entire course of the day.   We look forward to Espresso House opening their doors in our urban quarter and supplying HafenCity with excellent coffee. Thanks for the meeting, Espresso House. Mark Naumann Nikolas Niebuhr Anna Laura Riemann Eva Crane Marc Botterweck Christian M. Knecht Petr Janovský Carla Puke #reinventbeingtogether #hamburg #hafencity #westfieldhamburgueberseequartier #urw

NETWORKING: An exciting visit to the Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier construction site and a valuable exchange with CDU Hamburg! This week, Dennis Thering, chairman of CDU Hamburg’s parliamentary group and mayoral candidate in next year's Hamburg elections, and Anke Frieling, deputy chairwoman and spokeswoman for urban development and science visited Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier. They used this exciting occasion to gain direct insights into the development of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier.   Dirk Hünerbein, our Director of Development Austria & Germany, welcomed our guests and provided first-hand information about the status of our exceptional urban regeneration project in the heart of HafenCity.   Our guests were impressed by the great atmosphere in the quarter and the breathtaking views of the river Elbe and the harbor. In addition, other topics relating to Hamburg’s inner city and state-of-the-art urban development with focus on environment and community were discussed. Furthermore, Dirk gave an update on the cooperative dialogue with our rental partners and the progress on the construction site.   We were very pleased about the visit and the lively exchange.   Image (left-right): Frieling, Thering, Hünerbein #reinventbeingtogether #hamburg #hafencity #westfieldhamburgueberseequartier #urw

INTERVIEW: As the year draws to an end and before we head towards the finishing line of our project, Theda Juliane Mustroph, General Manager of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, talks to HafenCity Zeitung about the current status of our exciting urban regeneration project in the heart of HafenCity.   Theda discusses the relationship with the tenants and partners, the commissioning phase of the project as well as the cooperation with the City of Hamburg. She also talks about our engagement and dialogue with the local community. Over the last few years, we have hosted 17 major neighbourhood events, which have been attended by over 600 residents.   Our General Manager is completely convinced of what Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier stands for: “It’s about more than just buildings - it is about a vibrant place, designed sustainably and with the local community in mind, for all Hamburg residents and visitors. Our quarter will make the city even more livable and offers a variety of new things to discover.”   Many thanks to Wolfgang Timpe for the interview.   You can find the full interview (in German) here: https://lnkd.in/e9q_YypC   #reinventbeingtogether #hamburg #hafencity #westfieldhamburgueberseequartier #urw

RESIDENTIAL: Senior Living project VILVIF Hamburg completed! Our partner, project developer Garbe Immobilien-Projekte GmbH, has completed the works on its residential project VILVIF Hamburg, the senior living component within Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, and handed it over to the operator SWS Sophienhaus Wohnbetreuungs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH.   The design of the building, which blends harmoniously into the overall architectural concept of the quarter, was created by léonwohlhage Architekten.   VILVIF Hamburg offers a perfect combination of urban living and residential solutions specially tailored to the needs of senior citizens. The highlights of the project: - 186 modern flats (40-180 sqm), designed for independent living - Spacious community areas and services, including an art studio, spa & fitness area with swimming pool, sauna and Kneipp path - Green inner courtyard covering 1,500 sqm - Around 100 underground car parking spaces   The property is part of an Aachener Grundvermögen fund and was launched at the end of 2021 and has now been completed.   We congratulate our partners at GARBE Immobilien-Projekte and want to thank them for the excellent cooperation. We are looking forward to welcoming all the residents of VILVIF Hamburg, who will become part of the vibrant community at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier.   We are delighted to soon being able to offer all residents a one-of-a-kind environment with exciting retail, dining and leisure offers. Images: Daniel Sumesgutner / Garbe Immobilien-Projekte #reinventbeingtogether #hamburg #hafencity #westfieldhamburgueberseequartier #urw

EVENT: Yesterday, Ellert & Richter Verlag and author Matthias Iken, deputy editor-in-chief of Hamburger Abendblatt, presented the new book “Was wird aus Hamburg?” to media representatives and guests of Iken’s urban development podcast at a book launch in our Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier showroom.   With reversed roles, former Chief Building Director Prof. Jörn Walter spoke with Matthias Iken about the development of the Hanseatic city. Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier is on the cover of the book and an essential part of its content. We also had the pleasure of hosting the event with around 30 journalists, architects, project developers and personalities who are particularly interested in the city of Hamburg. Among others, Wolfgang Peiner, former Senator of Finance of the Hanseatic city, Dr. Andreas Kleinau, HafenCity Hamburg GmbH, Alexandra Friese from Thomas i Punkt, as well as the star architects Volkwin Marg and Prof. Bernhard Winking accepted the invitation of the publishers Marita Ellert-Richter and Gerhard Richter.   Dirk Hünerbein, our Director of Development Austria & Germany, and Gerhard Richter, Managing Director of Ellert & Richter Verlag, welcomed the guests.   We are delighted to be an active part of Hamburg's development as a city with our exceptional urban regeneration project. Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier is a unique place, shaping the urban space of the city and its waterfront for the future. Designed with a positive impact on the community at its core, it is a one-of-a-kind environment where people can live, work, shop and play.   First image: Marita Ellert-Richter, Dirk Hünerbein, Matthias Iken, Gerhard Richter, Prof. Jörn Walter (left to right)   #reinventbeingtogether #hamburg #hafencity #westfieldhamburgueberseequartier #urw 

#INSIGHTS: Ready for an extraordinary form of art that has never been seen before in Hamburg? Port des Lumières will be the first permanent immersive art center in the Hanseatic City and the largest of its kind in Northern Germany. With an exhibition area of 1,700 sqm and state-of-the-art technology, the new must-see in Hamburg's HafenCity will offer an unforgettable art experience. The changing exhibitions allow visitors to immerse themselves in the works of art with all their senses. In the our #insights video series, Jan-Peter Becker, General Manager of Port des Lumières, reveals what exactly will make Port des Lumières so unique, what guests can look forward to and what he thinks first-time visitors should try to do when visiting this fascinating location at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier for the first time. (Video in German) #art #portdeslumières #reinventbeingtogether #hamburg #hafencity #westfieldhamburgueberseequartier #urw

#INSIGHTS: A new part of Hamburg is taking shape! To share some of our excitement for the completion of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, Theda Juliane Mustroph, General Manager, is giving exclusive insights into the project development and sneak peaks from the construction site.   Theda explains what makes the urban regeneration project so special, shares impressive key numbers and talks about the latest measures on the way to the opening. Most importantly, she once more emphasizes that we will exactly deliver what we promised the city of Hamburg, our partners and the local community: a new vibrant and unique destination in the heart of HafenCity to call home.   (Video in German)   #reinventbeingtogether #hamburg #hafencity #westfieldhamburgueberseequartier #urw #insights

COMMUNITY: This week our 17th #NeighbourhoodEvent took place in our showroom in HafenCity. More than 30 neighbours of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier met with Theda Juliane Mustroph, General Manager of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, and Dirk Hünerbein, Director of Development Austria & Germany at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, for a lively exchange in a relaxed atmosphere.   The focus was on an update on the opening plans, the current status of project development and topics such as construction activities and mobility aspects.   There was a lively, constructive discussion, which also included critical aspects, but the participants were clearly looking ahead and showed their high expectations regarding the quartier. Neighbour Barbara Wien, for example, commented: „We are really looking forward to finally strolling through the fantastic promenades, walking under the glass roof and having access to the Elbe river.” Neighbour Jan Homburg is also positive about the one-of-a-kind district: „I see Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier first and foremost as a great opportunity for our city. The many visitors will get to know Hamburg from a more modern perspective.”   Since the first neighbourhood event in 2019, a total of nearly 600 residents have received background information on the project and shared their thoughts and concerns with us. We are delighted that so many have already used this opportunity to network with other residents and make new friends, allowing us to make a small contribution to a vibrant community even before the opening.   #reinventbeingtogether #hamburg #hafencity #westfieldhamburgueberseequartier #urw

OFFICES: Real estate specialist Redevco moves its Hamburg headquarters to Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier! Redevco's Hamburg team will move into an area of around 700 sqm on the 9th floor of the “Lee” building. The new office space is scheduled to be handed over to Redevco in the third quarter of 2025. In addition to the fully let office building The Yard (8,000 sqm), the Lee building (10,500 sqm) is now almost fully let.   Redevco, part of COFRA Holding AG, is a European real estate specialist for urban regeneration and sustainability. The company invests in real estate on behalf of its clients with the aim of developing future-proof places where people want to live, work and spend their leisure time. Redevco's investments include the conversion to mixed-use properties in the residential, leisure & hospitality and retail segments. The experienced team acquires, develops, leases and manages real estate. The total assets managed by Redevco across Europe amount to around 9 billion euros. In Germany, Redevco manages 4.4 billion euros in assets and, as a market-leading provider, focuses in particular on institutional investment and asset management of large-scale and inner-city retail properties.   Markus Haimerl, Senior in the Transactions division at Redevco: “We were looking for appealing, modern workspaces in an attractive location for our Hamburg team that enable and promote productive exchange across departments thanks to the design of the space. In addition, we place great value on sustainability and have found exactly what we need at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier with its numerous certifications. We are very much looking forward to the new space in a prime location on river Elbe.” Dirk Hünerbein, Director of Development Austria & Germany at URW: “We are pleased that Redevco has chosen Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier for its new Hamburg office location. The unrivalled atmosphere directly at river Elbe, the excellent transport and mobility infrastructure and the quality of life with a wide range of retail, dining and leisure facilities create an ideal environment to meet the highest demands of companies and their teams.”   Designed as an inspiring workplace, the 19,650 square meter Luv & Lee towers on the quartier’s waterside promenade offer state-of-the-art features. There is direct, glass-roofed access to the subway. The architecture creates connections and enables a higher level of communication and teamwork. In addition, public restaurants welcome their guests in the Luv & Lee buildings. The architecture for the office towers is by UNStudio, an internationally oriented architecture and design office based in Amsterdam. Redevco DACH #reinventbeingtogether #offices #hamburg #ueberseequartier #westfieldhamburgueberseequartier #urw #urwgermany

#ANSONS new anchor partner in the fashion segment of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier. Welcome aboard! Multi-brand menswear retailer ANSON'S is opening a new store covering around 2,600 sqm of rental area at our one-of-a-kind destination in Hamburg's HafenCity - A special highlight of the new store will be the highlight façade, which is over 100 meters long. The new anchor partner will further differentiate the brand and product mix and strengthen the fashion and lifestyle profile of the destination directly at river Elbe. The store is scheduled to open for the 2025 fall season.   Founded in 1989 and based in Düsseldorf, men's outfitter ANSON'S is part of Peek & Cloppenburg* B.V. & Co. KG, Düsseldorf. The multi-brand retailer offers fashionable variety for the style-conscious man in 21 stores in Germany as well as an online store and four physical stores in Eastern Europe.   Thomas Freude, Managing Director at Peek & Cloppenburg B.V. & Co. KG, Düsseldorf: “ANSON'S is a strong brand in Hamburg and already very well represented there. With the new opening in an innovative environment such as Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier, we are further expanding this presence. ANSON'S sees itself as a company that combines tradition, style and high quality in men's fashion with modernity and an emotional experience. The range is presented in modern and sophisticated architecture. With the new store at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier as a fashion-oriented brand environment and its diverse usages, we are also creating this combination of demands here in order to offer our customers a unique shopping experience.”   The ANSON'S product range includes timeless classics as well as the latest trends. It is made up of international brands and designer labels, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Calvin Klein, as well as exclusive brands such as Jake*s, Review, Christian Berg and MCNEAL.   Jakub Skwarlo, Chief Operating Officer Central Europe at URW: “We are delighted to have brought ANSON'S as another important anchor partner on board for Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier. The store, which covers around 2,600 square meters of rental area, will give further shape to the destination's brand mix and strengthen our strategic partnership with Peek & Cloppenburg B.V. & Co. KG, Düsseldorf and ANSON'S. With its location and spectacular façade, the new ANSON'S store will be a figurehead at the entrance to the quartier. We are looking forward to the opening.” Images: ANSON’S references stores #peekundcloppenburgdüsseldorf #reinventbeingtogether #hamburg #hafencity #westfieldhamburgueberseequartier #urw #urwgermany