Hamburg Goes For Global Recognition w/New Hall

The North German city of Hamburg has unveiled plans for a massive new concert hall designed by the architects Herzog & DeMeuron. The design, which is already being compared to that ghostly schooner, The Flying Dutchman, has clearly been created with global iconic status in mind. “The project is part of ongoing efforts to redevelop the city’s old docklands – known as Hafencity, or Harbor City – as a center of homes, offices and cultural events.”