The idea. The Gasteig is one of the most important centers of intellectual and cultural life in Munich. Shining from the inside, it is a stage for a wide range of different events and a place for education, culture and meetings. High flexibility and a stringent formal communication language contrasts with a “radiant”, atmospheric and flexible lighting concept. Illuminated glass façades emphasise the transparent elements of the architecture and make various activities visible to the outside world. The walkways are accompanied by bright areas of light. Slim “traverses” – floating freely in space – take over the visual communication, with either luminous labelling or flexible projection via monitors and LED panels. They place a strong emphasis on the powerful architecture with concrete and brickwork. At the outset, an angular traverse was realized with an exhibition on the history of the Gasteig and events’ information.

Gasteig Arts Centre, Munich
Wayfinding, advertising and lighting system | Visual communication | Exhibition design