International Campus Group, a major player in student and urban residential property development, has officially acquired and opened the Wendenquartier apartment complex in Hamburg’s Hammerbrook district. The newly completed development, featuring 700 apartments across two residential formats, THE FIZZ and HAVENS LIVING, is designed to meet the city’s growing demand for housing, particularly among students and expatriates.
The 29,000-square-metre site, located at Wendenstrasse 14-16 and Sachsenstrasse 13, boasts a distinctive brick façade typical of Hamburg’s architecture. It includes commercial units on the ground floor, extensive community areas, three roof terraces, lounges, and underground parking facilities for cars and bicycles. The building, which has received LEED Gold certification, highlights its sustainable and future-proof design.
“We are thrilled to have opened Wendenquartier on schedule,” said Gawain Smart, CEO of International Campus Group. “Like other major German cities, Hamburg faces a significant housing shortage, particularly in student and expat accommodation. This multi-brand location adds much-needed residential units, alleviating some pressure on the housing market. Early leasing success underscores the demand for our housing concepts in Hamburg.”
Benjamin Albrecht, Director of Development at International Campus, emphasized the project’s sustainability and architectural quality. “This centrally located development not only addresses future housing needs but also offers unique community spaces, including roof terraces with views over Hamburg—perfect for relaxation and socializing.”
The Wendenquartier project follows the successful opening of a similar complex in Hamburg’s Altona district, which also features THE FIZZ and HAVENS LIVING formats.
Hammerbrook, where the new development is located, is one of Hamburg’s key business districts, home to around 800 companies and with convenient access to the HafenCity and the city center. The area’s proximity to several universities makes it an ideal location for student housing, especially as enrolment numbers in Hamburg continue to rise.
The property was acquired from the Grundkontor Projekt Group, led by Romeo Uhlmann, with whom International Campus collaborated closely on this development.
