- Join us in Chemnitz for the Garage Course!
Hey there! 😉
Chemnitz, set to be the European Capital of Culture in 2025, is inviting you to embark on a one-of-a-kind tour this weekend (12:30 PM)! This city will showcase garages as private sanctuaries and breeding grounds for creativity. Here's what you can expect! 🔧🚗
At ten spirited stations, you'll traverse Chemnitz's garage landscape using buses, trams, or even on foot. No need to worry about getting lost; you'll meet some garage owners and have fascinating conversations along the way.
Some of the highlights include:
- Garage Courtyards: A cornucopia of quirky and imaginative designs awaits you at various garage courtyards.
- Villa Esche's Coach House: Step back in time with a tour of Chemnitz's oldest garage, the coach house from Villa Esche, designed by Henry van de Velde in 1902/03.
- 1928 High-rise Garage: A historical gem, this tower of automotive glory will leave you in awe. Check out the vehicle museum exhibition and the enchanting "Spare Parts Store" installation by Martin Maleschka. This living archive features intriguing artifacts, like vintage vehicle parts, tools, magazines, and yes, even rare old license plates!
- In 2025, the ten stations on the unique tour of Chemnitz will reveal the city's garages as creative hubs, showcasing their value as private sanctuaries.
- The fascinating conversation with garage owners during the tour will provide an opportunity to delve into the history and charm of Garage Courtyards, Villa Esche's Coach House, and the 1928 High-rise Garage.
- The historical exhibition and "Spare Parts Store" installation at the 1928 High-rise Garage, featuring intriguing artifacts and rare old license plates, are particularly worth a visit.
