Terraced roof gardens, a “mountain path” with a view of the city and a hotel for music fans: the flak tower in Hamburg St. Pauli is being renovated and, despite its Nazi history, could become the city’s architectural flagship.
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Saskia Aleythe, Hamburg
Cables hang from the walls, the sockets are still missing. You can guess where the bathroom will be by looking at the walls. Tiles, fittings and the toilet still have to be considered, as well as the latest technology that is to move into the rooms, the beds and bedside tables. The view is a bit greener, but it is now spectacular: from the suite you can not only see the cranes at the container port, but also have a view of the Elbphilharmonie. Originally, the first guests were supposed to move into the new hotel now, but with schedules it’s such a thing.