The HafenCity continues to expand from west to east and from north to south. The biggest inner city building site at this time is situated on the 7.9 hectare site that will become Überseequartier. Work at the southern half will commence in 2009, and its northern half will be realised by the summer of 2010.

PRIMARY SCHOOL AT SANDTORPARK
Next to Überseequartier the primary school Am Sandtorpark / Grasbrook by Spengler Wiescholek architects was inaugurated on September 11th. The 5 storeys high structure overlooks the Sandtorpark on the northern side. The 2 storey high recessed multi-purpose hall is situated on the ground floor, together with the Cafeteria and the adjacent kitchen. The natural illumination and ventilation of the internal schoolrooms has been assured through an open, central areaway.

The schoolyard can be found on the rooftop and was constructed as an open courtyard with a tendriled safety fence and a canopy that makes an utilisation even in the rain possible.

The building received the “Umweltpreis” (price for environmental care) in Gold from the HafenCity GmbH for its outstanding environmental qualities.

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