THE METAMORPHOSIS BEGINS
After three years of research, bureaucratic work, fundraising and creative preparations, the time had finally come: the participatory project to redesign the tunnel began in July 2023. Over the course of four weeks, many hands scrubbed and painted in this tunnel. Despite a variety of obstacles, such as broken machines, rainy storms and physical strain, the remodelling was a fun and collaborative affair with a total of around 50 helpers.

THE NEW ART CORRIDOR
The following themes were important to us in the creative design: The colour pink acts as a recognition feature and navigation from the respective streets into the tunnel to encourage use of the tunnel. This is because it is based on the many-eyes principle, which can create a greater sense of safety with increased use. With anamorphic shapes at the entrances and the spirals running through the tunnel arch, we play with perspective and change the perception of the space. Dynamic but reduced forms are there to naturally slow down bicycle traffic and break up the length of the tunnel.

In order to maintain our concept in the long term and revitalise the site, the tunnel is protected by graffiti and we plan to exhibit works by artists every three to six months on the eight frames.

artists on the eight frames every three to six months.

THE NEW ART CORRIDOR
The following themes were important to us in the creative design: The colour pink acts as a recognition feature and navigation from the respective streets into the tunnel to encourage use of the tunnel. This is because it is based on the many-eyes principle, which can create a greater sense of safety with increased use. With anamorphic shapes at the entrances and the spirals running through the tunnel arch, we play with perspective and change the perception of the space. Dynamic but reduced forms are there to naturally slow down bicycle traffic and break up the length of the tunnel.

In order to maintain our concept in the long term and revitalise the site, the tunnel is protected by graffiti and we plan to exhibit works by artists every three to six months on the eight frames.

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