dgj191 Gate to Schalke, Gelsenkirchen, , 2012

The 100,000-friends-bridge is the gateway to Schalke. It connects fans and visitors with club and stadium, and offers space for memory and emotions. It promotes identity through tangible experience of the club's history and culture and invites everyone to participate actively Schalke. It is the new Schalke market, public space and access to the Veltins-Arena. The 1,000-friends-wall is highlighted by the integration into the fan-building in importance and is one of the key exhibits, which communicates the attitude and self-image of the association. The visitor center features with the exhibition, catering and merchandising will be integrated into the topography and the 100,000-friends-bridge. The tower serves as a landmark and point of reference: The entrance and the visitor center are easy to find and emphasize the main arena with the striking foyer. The triangular shape of the tower reflects the three core issues of the society: success, fans, tradition.