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Tourist Information Esslingen – modern presentation of a historic city

The new town and tourist information office is located in the Späth’sches Haus, a building from the 19th century on the market square right in the centre of Esslingen. DIA – Dittel Architekten wins the invited competition to redesign the tourist information office against numerous renowned competitors. The design competition was issued by Esslingen Stadtmarketing & Tourismus GmbH (Town Marketing and Tourism).

The entrance to the Town Information Office is a glass cube annexed to the Späth’sches Haus. The visitor’s attention is immediately drawn by the ingenious perforated sheet graphic bearing the outline of Esslingen Castle. The sales room is divided into two levels, achieving an interesting and inviting feeling of space. The information and sales area are located in the entrance on the ground floor. The upper level, which is the old building, is reserved for the sale of events tickets and culinary delicacies grown in the region. A small seating area invites visitors to relax, drink coffee and browse the literature available.