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Protecting lives and helping acutely – Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier is part of the cooperation between Sheltersuit and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield to support homeless people

Protecting lives and helping acutely – Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier is part of the cooperation between Sheltersuit and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield to support homeless people 1957 1500 Südliches Überseequartier
Since mid-November, an initial 100 protective suits have been distributed to homeless people in need throughout Germany, 20 of them in Hamburg alone. The sustainably produced Sheltersuit is a multifunctional, windproof, waterproof and warming garment that can be converted into a sleeping bag and can alleviate the acute hardships of homelessness, especially in the cold seasons. read more
Thorsten Beyer

Interview with Thorsten Bleyer: “I have chosen the topic of ‘sustainable building’ because there is an incredible amount of potential”

Interview with Thorsten Bleyer: “I have chosen the topic of ‘sustainable building’ because there is an incredible amount of potential” 1000 559 Südliches Überseequartier
In his function as sustainability coordinator, Thorsten Bleyer accompanies the project development of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) in Hamburg’s HafenCity from the planning and construction phase to completion. The civil engineer pays particular attention to compliance with the criteria of the respective catalogue of requirements for the sustainability certification of buildings. In the interview, he explains the professional approach as well as the numerous advantages of sustainable construction and building certifications. read more

The Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier on tour

The Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier on tour 1500 1133 Südliches Überseequartier
Professional exchanges and get-togethers at the Broker Breakfast and Local Heroes Event – the leasing team at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier took advantage of the relaxation of the corona restrictions for two extraordinary networking events which have taken place in the recent weeks: the first Broker Breakfast and the Local Heroes event. read more
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Construction helmet instead of living room couch

Construction helmet instead of living room couch 2000 1400 Südliches Überseequartier
On Tuesday evening, September 28, 20 HafenCity residents swapped their living rooms for helmets and safety shoes. The reason: for the first time, a neighbourhood event organized by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) took place on the construction site of one of Europe’s largest building project. And this time, too, the available seats at this very special information and dialog event were quickly reserved and confirmed. Due to the corona pandemic, residents had met at the screen for the last three neighbourhood nights. read more
Abdallah und Andreas

Result of Community Day 2021: Ten big buckets of trash and a lot of fun

Result of Community Day 2021: Ten big buckets of trash and a lot of fun 604 539 Südliches Überseequartier
The Alster, Hamburg’s blue center and important recreational area in the middle of the city, attracts thousands of water sports enthusiasts, joggers and walkers, especially on nice days. Particularly the west bank is characterized by a lot of nature and a large park. But also the many small canals are lined by gardens or green overgrown banks and offer habitat for many animals – from the majestic swan to the more exotic turtle. Unfortunately, such a large body of water in the middle of the city also collects a lot of trash, which is not only not a pretty sight, but also a danger to the many animals… read more

Event series “DGNB on the road” makes a stop at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier

Event series “DGNB on the road” makes a stop at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier 2016 1225 Südliches Überseequartier
The beautiful things in life are coming to beautiful Hamburg: In 2023, Stuttgart-based fashion and lifestyle company Breuninger will open a new flagship store in the Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier district, its first location in northern Germany. As the largest anchor tenant by far in the heart of Hamburg’s HafenCity district, Breuninger will occupy a total area of more than 14,000 square metres in the future. The long-term lease agreement with the project developer and district operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) was signed today in Hamburg. read more

Breuninger expands its presence to Hamburg

Breuninger expands its presence to Hamburg 2560 1276 Südliches Überseequartier
The beautiful things in life are coming to beautiful Hamburg: In 2023, Stuttgart-based fashion and lifestyle company Breuninger will open a new flagship store in the Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier district, its first location in northern Germany. As the largest anchor tenant by far in the heart of Hamburg’s HafenCity district, Breuninger will occupy a total area of more than 14,000 square metres in the future. The long-term lease agreement with the project developer and district operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) was signed today in Hamburg. read more

“3 Questions for…”: Nigel Gillingham – fine dining expert

“3 Questions for…”: Nigel Gillingham – fine dining expert 1440 960 Südliches Überseequartier
In our series “3 Questions for…” we talk to people who are actively involved in the realization of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier or have been intensively dealing with the project. A special focus in the development is the hospitality sector, about which we spoke with renowned expert Nigel Gillingham. read more

Interview with Elpida Lentsiou: “Every part of the glass roof looks individual”

Interview with Elpida Lentsiou: “Every part of the glass roof looks individual” 1920 1080 Südliches Überseequartier
It is a design highlight of Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier: A filigree net of glass spans the future pedestrian zone and protects visitors from rain, snow and storms. Elpida Lentsiou is currently working on this and other sub-projects as Construction Manager at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. read more

Interview with Thomas Kleist: “At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, sustainability is very important “

Interview with Thomas Kleist: “At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, sustainability is very important “ 1920 1080 Südliches Überseequartier
As Senior Sustainability Manager at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), Thomas Kleist has been accompanying the project in HafenCity since 2016 and is responsible for technical building equipment and sustainability. read more