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Here is the direct link to the feature-length video documentary “BECKEN OFFICE PROJECT HAMBURG CITY COLONNADEN”.

Content of the video clip:

Revitalisation with a Hanseatic character: Colonnaden 21–25 in Hamburg

Right in the heart of Hamburg’s city centre, historic architecture meets modern project management: in this video documentary by loom we are GC, you’ll gain exclusive insights into the challenging revitalisation of the traditional patrician houses at Colonnaden 21–25.

The approximately 130-year-old complex of buildings covers a total area of around 2,500 m² and captivates with its striking arcades, its traffic-calmed location near the Alster and an unmistakable, almost Mediterranean-Italian flair. Working in close partnership with the long-established Hamburg-based property firm Becken, the team at loom we are GC took on the task of renovating the historic structure in accordance with heritage conservation guidelines and creating sustainable, high-quality office and commercial units.

Tradition meets precision craftsmanship

The regeneration of a 130-year-old existing building presents its own unique challenges: crooked walls, which repeatedly forced the on-site drywall fitters to make bespoke adjustments deviating from standard plans; outdated building services; and the requirement to preserve the original charm of the former residential and commercial buildings.

Over a construction period of around seven months, loom’s construction and project management team coordinated a total of 13 different interior finishing trades:

Preservation & Craftsmanship: Refurbishment, sanding and varnishing of historic doors and windows; restoration and maintenance of the original stucco elements; and straightening and levelling of the floors, including the laying of high-quality parquet.
Modern building services: Complete renovation of the heating system across all floors, replacement of old radiators, and a comprehensive reinstallation of all electrical wiring and distribution boards.
High-quality fit-out: Comprehensive refurbishment of the bathrooms and kitchen areas, installation of new plasterboard walls, tiling and plastering work, and fresh wall finishes.
Tenant-focused approach: Flexible implementation of individual requests from future tenants prior to the turnkey handover of the units.

Watch the video to hear from those involved, speaking directly on site on the 5th floor of the Colonnaden in Hamburg.

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