Zaha Hadid Architects adds signature style to German flood defenses

Following severe flooding in 1960s Hamburg, Germany, that killed over 300 people, the city upgraded its flood defenses. However, recent simulations revealed that even higher flood barriers were required to protect against extreme high tides and storm surges. An architecture competition was launched to redevelop the site and high-profile firm Zaha Hadid Architects got the nod.

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Category: Architecture

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• Building and Construction
• Flooding
• Hamburg
• Zaha Hadid

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