| Project | True Wunderbanks |
|---|---|
| Commissioned by | Ministry for Regional Development and Housing Baden-Württemberg |
| Location | World Heritage Sites in Baden-Württemberg |
| Year | 2024 and further |
| Service | Concept, design, planning, implementation, realisation |
For the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Baden-Württemberg, we are developing free-standing information units that are set up outdoors. They make the cultural heritage visible and accessible, invite interaction and create an awareness of the value of these monuments.
Our design combines information panels with robust benches that stand at an open angle to each other and, with seat lengths of 175 cm and 295 cm, offer sufficient space to linger. The concept aims to allow visitors to engage with the content at their leisure and let the atmosphere of the World Heritage Site take effect on them.
The panels are designed with information and images on the front and large-format, eye-catching photos on the back. The multilingual texts, German, English and French, are presented in equal visual quality. They are differentiated by language-specific typefaces and different positioning. The design follows the corporate design guidelines of the Denkmale Baden-Württemberg umbrella brand. QR-Codes expand the information digitally and offer deeper insights into other World Heritage sites in Baden-Württemberg.
A particular challenge lies in the barrier-free design: font sizes, line spacing, contrasts and colours are checked and adapted for optimal legibility. It is also important to create an inclusive environment for all visitors. The seating is designed to be easily accessible for people with limited mobility. People with and without wheelchairs can communicate with each other at eye level.
The materials were selected in consultation with the Ministry and the State Office for the Preservation of Historical Monuments. Powder-coated steel and oak wood guarantee durability and resistance to weathering and vandalism. The anchoring of the benches is carried out according to our technical drawings and instructions by the respective building yards on site.
