Walking belgrano® – Following BESCO's Footsteps in Hamburg
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Hamburg is characterized by distinctive brick and clinker architecture, as well as modern accents made of glass and steel. However, natural stone also plays a central role in urban and landscape design. Particularly durable hard stones like granite are ideal for streets, squares, and port facilities. In modern architecture, such as in HafenCity, natural stone creates stylish contrasts with glass and steel, highlighting Hamburg's tradition as a prosperous trading city. With its combination of durability and elegance, the natural material shapes the urban landscape of the Hanseatic city.
Explore the Heart of Hamburg on Foot or by Bike: A Selection of belgrano® Natural Stone Projects
On a tour of approximately 5.3 km through the city center of Hamburg, you can visit various natural stone projects and learn how belgrano® natural stone shapes the cityscape at different locations. The tour takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes on foot, or around 30 minutes by bike. A detailed route guide can be found in the navigation app Komoot.
The Alstercampus is an innovative location for work and living, combining office buildings, rental apartments, and retail spaces. Expansive green areas and wide paths offer both customers and tenants freedom of movement and quality of life. For the design of the square, BESCO supplied floor slabs made of belgrano® granite, which enrich the modern urban environment.
Address: An der Alster 62, 20099 Hamburg
Natural Stone: The light belgrano® granite blends harmoniously with the natural stone façade, giving the Alstercampus a high-quality appearance.
Scope of Supply: Floor slabs
Tip: Right in front of the Alstercampus, you can enjoy a stunning view of the Outer Alster – an ideal spot to take in the scenery and the vastness of the water.
The light yellow belgrano® granite gives the Alstercampus a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
The Ballindamm, one of the most central and prestigious streets in Hamburg, runs directly along the Binnenalster and connects Jungfernstieg with Glockengießerwall and Ferdinandstor. For the design of this important urban area, BESCO supplied floor slabs, curbstones, and paving made of robust and weather-resistant belgrano® granite, diorite, and basalt.
Address: Ballindamm, 20095 Hamburg
Distance from the starting point: 900 m, 13 minutes on foot, 4 minutes by bike
Natural Stone: Robust belgrano® granite, diorite, and basalt are ideal for the highly frequented Ballindamm located by the water.
Scope of Supply: Floor slabs, curbstones, paving
Tip: A view of the Alster fountain with the Town Hall and historic houses in the background is worth capturing – a perfect snapshot opportunity.
belgrano® granite, diorite, and basalt as durable materials for heavily visited locations.
The Gänsemarkt in Hamburg’s Neustadt is a central square surrounded by shopping arcades, restaurants, and cafés. It is not only a popular shopping destination but also has historical significance. For the design of the square, BESCO supplied block steps, floor slabs, curbstones, paving, and seating elements made of light belgrano® granite, which blend harmoniously into the cityscape. Address: Gänsemarkt, 20354 Hamburg
Distance from previous stop: 850 m, 12 minutes on foot, 5 minutes by bike
Natural Stone: The light belgrano® granite in yellow and gray tones impresses with its timeless elegance and versatility.
Scope of Supply: Block steps, floor slabs, curbstones, paving, seating elements
Tip: Visit the monument of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, which honors the famous poet and Enlightenment thinker.
The light belgrano® granite at Gänsemarkt harmonizes with the surrounding buildings.
In the BID Nikolaiquartier, streets, sidewalks, and stairs were redesigned with a uniform material composition. The area between Rathausplatz and Alsterfleet has become a vibrant part of Hamburg’s city center through extensive construction and service work. The belgrano® granite used contributes to the longevity and elegance of the design.
Address: Mönkedamm, 20457 Hamburg
Distance from previous stop: 950 m, 13 minutes on foot, 3 minutes by bike
Natural Stone: The light yellow belgrano® granite blends with the colors of the surrounding buildings, while the dark basalt creates a contrast and highlights specific accents.
Scope of Supply: Floor slabs, curbstones, paving
Tip: In this area, business, shopping, and urban life meet – a moment to pause and take it all in.
The precisely laid slabs emphasize the high-quality design of the project, highlighting both the durability and aesthetic impact of the natural stone.
HafenCity in Hamburg spans 157 hectares and combines sustainable business, residential space, education, and recreation. To avoid the risk of flooding, the area was elevated by 8.5 meters. For the design of the open spaces around the harbor basin, belgrano® basalt was used, connecting the squares and promenades.
Distance from previous stop: 2.6 km, 37 minutes on foot, 14 minutes by bike
Natural Stone: A total of 2,250 tons of belgrano® basalt stones were laid in a wild modular pattern.
Scope of Supply: Floor slabs, paving, special elements
Tip: Visit Baakenpark, an artificial peninsula in the harbor, which offers green spaces and a viewing platform with views of the water and surrounding buildings.
belgrano® basalt paving adorns the Quartier Baakenhafen in HafenCity.
The natural stone tour through Hamburg illustrates how natural stone creates both functional and aesthetic accents in urban spaces. With its combination of durability and appealing design, it shapes the cityscape and imparts timeless beauty to public squares and buildings. The tour invites you to discover Hamburg from a new perspective and experience the harmonious connection between natural materials and modern architecture.
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