Construction of Benko building results in extensive destruction
The Elbtower, once a symbol of ambition in Hamburg, finds itself in a precarious position. The building's statics are uncertain to support heavy research equipment, casting doubt on its potential as a home for a museum.
The current owner, Martin Stolz, has taken over from René Benko, and repair and damage comparison measures are planned, although no specific dates have been announced. The Elbtower, standing at approximately 100 meters, is significantly shorter than its originally planned height of 245 meters.
If the Elbtower is to continue as a museum, it would only have a 20,000 square meter exhibition area remaining, which is too small for investor Dieter Becken's profitability calculations. This has led to speculation about the museum's future, with the city's hope for it to house a natural history museum fading.
In a bid to secure a larger space, the museum is exploring the possibility of relocating to the DESY tunnel in Bahrenfeld, a potential site in the planned "Science City". The planned relocation has earned the project the sarcastic nickname "Short Olaf", a reference to former mayor Olaf Scholz's support for the project.
The construction of the Elbtower has been halted for one and a half years, adding to the uncertainty surrounding its future. As the museum considers its options, the potential move to the DESY tunnel in Bahrenfeld remains a viable solution for ensuring the museum's success and growth.
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