Exterior façade with aluminum cladding from the perspective of Büchel and Komphausbadstrasse
© kadawittfeldarchitektur
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"House of curiosity" for Aachen

The former Horten department store will become an open house for everyone in Aachen. Just drop by, take a look and discover something new: The House of Curiosity invites you to learn together, create, experiment, debate, be inspired and, above all, feel at home. It is due to open in 2029.

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View into a gutted stairwell of a former department store.
© Haus der Neugier GmbH / Jutta Bacher, artwork "REBOUND" by Philip Wallisfurth

All guided tours are fully booked

During the summer months, Haus der Neugier GmbH offers guided tours of the Haus der Neugier every first Monday or Thursday of the month.

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© kadawittfelarchitektur

polis Award for the House of Curiosity

The "House of Curiosity", designed by kadawittfeldarchitektur, was awarded 3rd place in the "Reactivated Centers" category at the polis Award 2026.

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Information event on 17.03.2026
© Haus der Neugier GmbH

Good Vibrations at the Ludwig Forum

Around 350 interested people gathered in the Mulde on March 17 to listen to the architectural presentations as well as the contributions on the podium.

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Exemplary view of materials and colors for ceiling, walls and floor
© kadawittfeldarchitektur

Politics gets design off the ground

The concept for the design of the interior and the furniture can be finalized.

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Yellow foil with "Curiosity" printed on it and foil with a view of the future façade.
© Haus der Neugier GmbH

New eye-catchers at the House of Curiosity

The shop windows are presented with large-format foils in a gaudy design.

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Something is happening here

Interior with chair and window covering

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A new face

Facade of the House of Curiosity as a section in corner view
© kadawittfeldarchitektur

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The path of curiosity

Floor-spanning view into an open atrium with stairs, people and bookshelves
© kadawittfeldarchitektur

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VHS & City Library

View into the room of the House of Curiosity with stairs, people and bookshelves
© kadawittfeldarchitektur

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Curious?

A drawing of the House of Curiosity
© raumwerk.architekten

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House of Curiosity GmbH

Dr. Christine

Rüdiger, Managing Director, Phone: 0241 475763-10

Dr. Jutta Bacher, Content
 Coordinator
, Phone: 0241 475763-20

Dina Maria
GraetzTechnical Project
ManagerPhone: 0241 475763-30

9 Mozart Street, 52064
AachenEmail: info@hausderneugier.de

www.hausderneugier.de

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