The St. Pauli Stadtgarten on the bunker in Hamburg was initiated by local residents. They will remain part of the project during the planning process and even after completion.
It all started with the bright idea of a few local residents. After the owner was convinced, a green community garden for everyone is now to be created on the large gray block in Feldstraße in the central location of St. Pauli in Hamburg. The participation of local residents remains an important part of the project.
A garden is planned on the listed bunker, which will be freely accessible via a 300 meter long and more than six meter wide ramp. There is also an elevator that will transport visitors directly to the roof without barriers. Young and old can garden together there. In addition to the 8,000 square meter rooftop park, a cultural and leisure hall, cultural guest houses and other areas for culture, media and leisure are also to be created. The rental income is intended to refinance part of the construction costs, which will be borne privately.
Residents actively involved
The Bunker planning team, led by Robin Houcken, regularly organizes meetings with interested parties to inform the public about the project and its progress. The planners are working together on the Hilldegarten project, in which numerous volunteers are involved in five working groups. They are working with local residents and future users to develop concepts on the topics of greening, energy, use, memorial and safeguarding the common good.
Prof. Thomas J. C. Matzen acquired the leasehold for the 40-metre-high bunker back in 1992, and since then the historic building has been transformed into a media and music property. Construction work is scheduled to begin next year once the building application has been submitted. Out of consideration for the local residents, the construction period is estimated at 15 months.
Project data St. Pauli Stadtgarten on the bunker
Client: Prof. Thomas J. C. Matzen
Planners: Buero 51, WTM, Schlaich Bergermann und Partner, Argus, Lärmkontor, Sumbi Ingenieure, Metapol Studios, Landschaftsarchitektur L+
Area: 8,000 square meters of parkland, 9,500 square meters of interior space (gross floor area)
Planning and construction period: 2014 – 2017
Costs: 25 – 30 million euros
