Reg.Nr. 84-D/12

Altona Fish Auction Hall, Hamburg

Restoration and reconstruction of the Fish Auction Hall. The Hall was planned in the former Prussian town of Altona and imitates the style of a Basilica. It served as a fishmarket until after the WWII, when it was badly damaged. The fish dealers then used the hall on a retail ...
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Project details

Title:Altona Fish Auction Hall, Hamburg
Entr. year: 1984
Result:Diploma
Country: Germany
Town: Hamburg
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:Also building type: industrial heritage
Building type/ Project type: Commercial building
Former use:Fish auction hall
Actual use:Historic fish auction hall, cultural and toursist attraction, event venue
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: G. Talkenbeg, Architect
The Jury's citation: "Für die grundlegende Renovierung und die Entfernung vieler hässlicher Veränderungen für die Zwecke eines sonntäglichen Fischmarkts und verschiedene andere Verwendungen"
GPS:53°32'41.2"N 9°57'6.3"E
Web, Links:

www.fischauktionshalle.com/?L=1

Description:
Restoration and reconstruction of the Fish Auction Hall. The Hall was planned in the former Prussian town of Altona and imitates the style of a Basilica. It served as a fishmarket until after the WWII, when it was badly damaged. The fish dealers then used the hall on a retail basis which led to the construction of many inner buildings and external additions. The building stood empty, decaying fast from 1970 until 1982 when it was decided to restore the building for the use as a Sunday fish market. The hall can also be used for various festive occasions. Many internal and out-buildings were removed, the roof removed and renewed and the glass dome re-built. All decorative elements were re- introduced. The problem of flooding has been alleviated, but prevents the installation of permanent seating or stage arrangements.