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Magistrate gives the green light for the construction and planning competition of the outdoor facilities
its way for the construction of a new UNESCO World Heritage information center on the Mathildenhöhe on Wednesday, June 11th With the decision on building planning and an accompanying planning competition for the outdoor facilities, another central milestone in the development of the world heritage is set.
Mayor Hanno Benz speaks of the structural completion of the UNESCO site:
"A modern and barrier-free information center is the last stone of our world heritage after the renovation of the exhibition halls, the new café and the careful renewal.
Demanding architecture on the eastern slope
The planned new building is being built on the eastern slope of the Mathildenhöhe and is based on the concept of a stacked garden pavilion . The transparent solitaire with three above -ground levels is entered from the west via a newly designed forecourt and is intended to serve as an interface between the forecourt, studio garden and parking area. The design provides generous visual axes on the surrounding area of the World Heritage Site.
The ground floor houses an information and service area as well as a small bistro . On the first floor there is a compact exhibition on the history of the artist colony, the importance of the UNESCO World Heritage title and the World Heritage Program. On the top level, a multifunctional room for workshops, lectures and educational offers - especially for children and adolescents - is intended. In addition, side rooms and barrier -free sanitary facilities are created in the basement.
Planning competition for outdoor facilities
Green area and planning director Michael Kolmer emphasizes the importance of freedom design:
"The decision for a planning competition ensures that the outdoor facilities- in the sense of the historical ensemble- also receive the highest design quality. The Mathildenhöhe not only earns this as a UNESCO site, but also as an outstanding example of garden art and urban development."
Darmstädter Stadtwicklungs GmbH (DSE) takes over the project management of the new building. Construction should start promptly, further details on the competition will follow in the coming months.
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/DK)
