The re-development and expansion of a former anti-aircraft bunker in Hamburg has become a prestige project in terms of landscape architecture – five new terrace-like floors were added to the roof of the high-rise bunker and covered with 4,700 plants. Since July 2024, the formerly dreary, grey, concrete block from the second World War has been transformed, inviting guests to enjoy exquisite cuisine with a breathtaking view of the Hamburg skyline.
In addition to the world’s second Hard Rock Hotel, two restaurants have moved in: KARO&PAUL by Frank Rosin; a cozy meeting place for locals and visitors to the city with an international, innovative menu with no frills. The main kitchen is in the La Sala restaurant (German for “living room”) has adopted its concept of food sharing, live music and dancing from its partner restaurant in Marbella. Here, guests put together their own three-course menu of international starters, vegetable specialties, fish and meat.
The requirement
- Two cooking islands were needed for two different food concepts.
- Deep fryers, griddles and induction technology were to be integrated into the cooking islands.
- The main kitchen of La Sala was to be equipped with a central island. The chef also wanted an electric lava stone grill with a height-adjustable cooking zone for resting the grilled meats.
- The substructures of the central island were to be fitted with refrigerated drawers.
- The suite aesthetics were also a key feature due to the open nature of the kitchen. Guests of La Sala have a clear view into the kitchen through a large window at the pass.
The solution
- Both kitchens were planned in collaboration with Chefs Culinar in Hamburg.
- The kitchen of KARO&PAUL by Frank Rosin was designed with an island suite, utilising Ambach System 900 appliances including an induction range, deep fryer and a lowered bratt pan. For the La Sala kitchen, System 900 series was combined with System 850, including the Ambach electric lava stone grill.
- Utilising the flexibility of the Ambach product range, the suite was configured on one side with the “Single Modular Design” version whilst utilising the “Double Modular Design”, on the opposite side, to incorporate refrigerated drawers in the bases.
- All bases were manufactured in hygiene Level 3 versions for optimal cleaning without dirt-traps in corners, fixings or edges.
- For access into the almost 60-meter-high bunker, the cooking suites were configured in sections with a maximum of 3 meters in length.
- The Ambach “True Hygienic Connection” system ensures a seamless, waterproof and smooth work surface.
























































