Architecture & Function - The new building rises like a tower. A section through the century-old building brings the history of the Edersee to life.
Visitor center with tourist information, animated time travel “Myth of Edersee” and attractive outdoor area: A section through the century-old building makes the history of the Edersee come alive.
Architecturally, the building is based on the barrier wall and is therefore structurally special with a regional reference. The concept idea emerged from the symbolic cutting out of a section of the Eder Dam. The visitor center is divided into four areas: The foyer is located in the “section through the wall”. The outdoor area invites you to linger and is a meeting place. The large steps provide seating and from the terrace the visitor overlooks the lake and the wall. The tourist information center and the panorama lounge are located on the ground floor. The production on the history of the Edersee and the sanitary facilities are located in the basement.
The interior design is also based on the barrier wall: the floor and walls have a stone look and directly in the entrance the view goes up into the open tower. The feeling arises of standing in the mighty barrier wall itself. The wooden elements represent nature, which is of particular importance in the Edersee region.
