Ettlingen's fear passage becomes a art space: conversion starts now!

Ettlingen's fear passage becomes a art space: conversion starts now!

In the idyllic old town of Ettlingen, something exciting is happening! The passage at the Schneider building is facing a redesign that is scheduled to begin next year. Mayor Johannes Arnold officially announced the plans for 2024. The special thing about this conversion is that it is financed by federal funding. According to [bnn.de] (https://bnn.de/karlsruhe/ettlingen/ettlinger-angst-passage-passage-kloetze-verwinden- und-sogar-ein-kunststallation-come), the construction work will start on Monday with the aim of transforming the passage from an attachment into an art space.

The total costs for the project amount to around 430,000 euros, of which about 50% were approved as a grant. In the first renovation section, the left half of the passage is first processed to create more light and attractiveness. However, various regulations, such as monument preservation and water protection, must also be taken into account. It is important that protected bats and the lighting conditions are kept in mind when working.

art meets architecture

A highlight of the project will be a graffiti art project that includes an impressive 28 meter long installation. This is intended to represent the history of the city and thus preserve the cultural heritage of Ettlingen. Furthermore, the passage is illuminated with warm-white light and is to shine in dimmed light from 11 p.m. In order to counter vandalism, a reflective wall is also planned.

But that's not all! After completing the first section, a second part should follow, which provides for the construction of a bridge with an outlook and a wall breakthrough. Toilets are also to be integrated into the passage, whereby the financing is currently still open for an additional 180,000 euros. The responsible municipal council committee will be advised on the additional costs next Wednesday.

urban development of monument protection

Such a project cannot be easily implemented. The renovation and renovation work are subject to public law regulations, which must be observed when planning. According to the requirements of the Federal Ministry of Wohnen, the aim of maintaining historical ensembles and developing lively locations for living, work and leisure Tighten residents as well as visitors.

The measures to preserve historical city nuclei also strengthen the local economy, especially the craft. The city hopes to create an attractive environment through the redesign that is also of interest to tourists and attract local companies. The financing of such projects shows that the preservation and modernization of the old town enjoy high priority.

This is where the city of Ettlingen is a good renovation of the Schneider building and the passage, and the stages of the renovation are pursued with tension. We are excited to see how the passage will develop in the coming months!