A journey through Paulskirche’s history

In an initial project phase, the display cases in the window niches were replaced by screens for the 55 Voices for Democracy exhibition. However, the history of Paulskirche continued to be presented in purely analog form in wall display cases. The content had become outdated and the exhibition also disturbed the clean look of the Wandelhalle planned by Rudolf Schwarz in 1948. The aim of our measures was a minimalist intervention that would allow both the display cases to be taken down and additional content to be integrated.
We developed a simple exhibition system that seamlessly blends into the existing interior design. An low-barrier interface shows historical images and documents with short explanatory texts. Despite the contemporary intervention, this does not detract from the impact of the historic Wandelhalle.

With acrylic panels and bold lettering, it was possible to create a unique look with little effort. Analog information frames the touchscreen, providing context and orientation. At the same time, the necessary inspection flaps in the furniture is cleverly concealed, creating a clean overall impression.

From school classes and tourists to visitors with a great deal of prior knowledge, the exhibition needs to reach a broad target group. For this reason, we developed a digital article system that is easy to understand and intuitive to use.
In close collaboration with the authors of the project group, our team developed a standardized workflow for the collection of content. A customized CMS with a clear structure allowed everyone involved to make edits, insert media and evaluate results independently. This ensured an efficient workflow despite the number of players and large amounts of data.

Both linear reading and jumping through different sections is possible thanks to clear navigation and content cross-references.

Six window niches, six media stations, six chapters. Clearly allocated and structured, you can approach Paulskirche from different perspectives. Each media station deals with one of the topics per default. Visitors can use the analog labels to orientate themselves and “walk” through the chapters in a tour of the Wandelhalle.

In addition to the images, video and audio are also part of the exhibition. They are seamlessly embedded in the design and can be played via integrated players.

Independently of the actual visit, the website www.paulskirche.de provides access to all content. The design of the media stations is consistently continued. Users can navigate through the six chapters using the same logic. The familiar visual elements – both analog and digital – are taken up or quoted in the screen design, creating a coherent overall experience.