Baunatal celebrates the architecture day: New escape staircase opens your doors!

Baunatal celebrates the architecture day: New escape staircase opens your doors!

Marktplatz 14, 34225 Baunatal, Deutschland - Baunatal is not only characterized by its charming surroundings, but also by its architectural progress. An impressive example of this is the new escape staircase at the town hall, which has adorned construction since 2024. This staircase, which was installed on the north side of the town hall, not only offers an additional escape route for the upper floors, but also meets all safety standards. The design comes from the architectural firm Ingo Rehsöft, which comes up with a slim and transparent design that blends harmoniously into the facade of the town hall. According to nh24.de, the construction of this escape staircase was initiated in response to the fire protection discussions that the city council had already initiated in 2021. At that time, Mayor Richter of the Greens criticized the lack of overall planning for the renovation of the town hall, especially with regard to energy aspects.

The escape staircase is the result of a well thought -out concept that should not only increase the safety of the citizens, but also set optical accents. The staircases are structurally structured and create an elegant connection to the components of the city library already planned in 2014, as can be read on the side of the architect and city plane chamber of Hesse. The design relies on a cladding with tin elements, which gives the stairs a modern look, while the upper area of ​​the building remains visible in its supporting structure. This creates a successful balance between functionality and aesthetic claim.

Day of architecture

A special highlight is imminent: On June 29 and 30, 2025, the nationwide day of architecture takes place, on which the escape staircase is open to the public. Architectural enthusiasts and interested parties can take part here in tours that start at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. These events not only offer the opportunity to get to know the stairs, but also an insight into the planning and implementation processes that are behind this structure. The action day is organized by the Architects and Stadtplankammer Hessen and shows how diverse good architecture can be.

architecture has a long history and proves to be a dynamic field that always brings new challenges. In today's world, in which the focus is increasingly on sustainable construction and the integration of energetic measures, the construction of such projects is of central importance. The escape staircase at the town hall not only symbolizes progress in Baunatal, but is also a sign of how to successfully link architecture with safety aspects and modern designs.

be it in historical architecture or in modern construction projects: Eklecticism and the recourse to older traditional lines are always part of the development, as in the various architectural styles of the 20th century, which shape the building land in a variety of forms (see Wikipedia). It depends on the diversity and the exchange of creative ideas and concepts - and that is exactly what is celebrated on the day of architecture.

We can be excited to see what the future will bring us to architectural highlights and look forward to the insights in June. The visit is worthwhile - for those interested in building as well as for those who simply want to experience the beauty of the Baunatal architecture.