Archaeological treasures under Erfurt's new exhibition house discovered!

Archaeological treasures under Erfurt's new exhibition house discovered!

At the northern edge of the old town of Erfurt, a unique exhibition house on the subject of addiction and prevention is to be created, as the world of temptations and the city of Erfurt announced. However, archaeological examinations must be carried out before the construction work, which should ideally begin in autumn 2025, because the planned area at Huttenplatz looks back on centuries of use. Experts expect other significant finds to be made in the parking lot, where once medieval stone cellars were. Corresponding investigations are planned next year, since settlement remains from various epochs have already been documented in the area, the experts from the Foundation and the State Office for Archaeological Monument Conservation report ( Thueringen.de ).

The future building, which is to be built from wood and recycling materials, was recently awarded as part of a Europe-wide architecture competition. The design by AFF Architects and Pola landscape architects convinced with its inviting, ecologically well thought -out design with light -flooded rooms. The first floor is set up for workshops and a café, while the upper floors offer space for changing exhibitions. In addition, a spacious atrium is set up for events, whereby the construction is to be realized with a total budget of around 20 million euros ( Welt-der-zeuchungen.de ).

architecture competition as a turning point

With a total of 18 submitted designs, the competition was a significant step for the innovative room concept. The price for the best design underlines the importance of combining aesthetic and functional demands. Thomas Bader, chairman of the foundation, emphasized that the award -winning designs create both an inviting atmosphere and that the principles of addiction prevention do justice to. "The new exhibition house will not only become one place for a general public, but also to an important part of the cityscape," he said. The Foundation plans to translate scientific knowledge about addiction into immersive design and artistic installations in order to convey the topic directly and understandably.