Herzog & de Meuron

Elbphilharmonie to open 11 January 2017

© Oliver Heisssner

Herzog & de Meuron . photos: © Oliver Heisssner . © Matthias Friedel / ReGe Hamburg . + ReGe Hamburg

Following the reorganization of the project in the spring of 2013, the construction of the Elbphilharmonie has continued to make good progress. The roof has been rain proof since mid-August 2014 and construction of the interior is forging ahead. The so called White Skin and the reflector have already been mounted on the ceiling in the Main Concert Hall and part of the scaffolding has been taken down. Now, for the first time, it is possible to appreciate the architecture of the concert hall. In addition, renovations to the façade of the old brick warehouse have been completed and the outside scaffolding almost completely dismantled. Thanks to the progress made in construction, the official inauguration of the concert hall is set to take place on 11 January 2017. The large Plaza, over 4000 m² in size, will open to the public in November 2016. At a height of 30 meters, it affords a 360° panorama view of the city and the harbour.

© Oliver Heisssner

© Oliver Heisssner

© Oliver Heisssner

© Oliver Heisssner

© Matthias Friedel / ReGe Hamburg

© Matthias Friedel / ReGe Hamburg