Heidenheim, with its geographic location at the edge of the Danube valley, plays an important role in the region's gravel and concrete industry. From the foyer to the fourth floor, the exposed concrete surfaces of the building are traversed by an abstract, linear relief.
This relief traces the course of the Brenz River – from its source north of Heidenheim to its confluence with the Danube.
Within the lines of the relief, the cement paste of the exposed concrete was removed in fine layers by sandblasting, revealing what is usually hidden within the material. The various types and colors of gravel – carried by water and originating from diverse geological sources – embedded in the concrete are made visible.
These treated surfaces connect the building's levels and invite visitors to experience them not only visually, but also through touch – to quite literally grasp them as they move through the space.
public art
Im Fluss, 2023
sandblasted concrete
2000 cm x 800 cm
In-situ public art, Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, WCM-Areal Heidenheim, Vermögen und Bau Baden-Württemberg