Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has concluded its architectural competition for a new German headquarters in Hamburg’s HafenCity.
The planned MSC office building in HafenCity’s Am Lohsepark district, partially extending into Brooktorhafen, is set to begin construction in 2026.
According to the Port of Hamburg, the inside of the building provides features such as plant areas, quiet zones, phone booths, and informal workspaces enhancing productivity.
The design follows a comprehensive sustainability and energy strategy aimed at qualifying for the DGNB Special Award for Environmental Labelling.
The structure features a recycled concrete base, reclaimed clinker, a reversible heat pump, waste heat recovery, and solar panels.
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Dr Melanie Leonhard, Senator for Economic Affairs and Innovation, said: “MSC has a long-term commitment to the Port of Hamburg – the new German headquarters in HafenCity is a clear sign of this.
“The new headquarters strengthens Hamburg’s position as a leading German shipping location and the network of the maritime industry here. We look forward to the future cooperation and the additional jobs that will be created.”
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Franz-Josef Höing, Chief Planning Director, stated: “HafenCity is gaining a beautiful, elegant building. The building fits perfectly into the urban context, contours the water’s edge and forms a wonderful vantage point opposite the Deichtorhallen.”
