Exclusivity with a View – Roots HafenCity

At 65 metres high, ROOTS is Germany’s tallest timber building and an architectural landmark in HafenCity, setting new standards for sustainable urban living. Designed by the renowned architecture firm Störmer Murphy and Partners, the 20-storey building combines contemporary timber architecture with technical precision and a well-considered sustainability concept. Its hybrid construction, combining concrete cores with exposed timber elements, uses approximately 5,500 m³ of wood, saving several thousand tonnes of CO₂ while creating a warm and natural atmosphere.

Another highlight is the exhibition dedicated to nature and wildlife conservation located within the building and operated by the German Wildlife Foundation (Deutsche Wildtier Stiftung) – reflecting ROOTS’ strong commitment to ecological responsibility.

A concierge service, residents’ communal room and high-quality finishes provide additional comfort and create an exceptional standard of urban living.

Project Details

• Timber windows with tilt-and-turn fittings, partly fixed glazing
• Balconies, terraces and loggias
• Vertical greenery in the entrance area with automatic irrigation
• Underfloor heating with individual room controls
• Kermi Diveo heated towel rails in the bathrooms
• Smart home system
• High-end bathroom fittings
• Restaurant/catering unit within the building
• Concierge service
• Residents’ communal room
• Passenger lift
• Stairwells with smoke-pressure systems
• Firefighters’ lift with separate smoke-pressure system
• Underground parking
• Bicycle storage rooms
• Private storage and utility rooms