WerkRaum Wiesbaden Opens as a Hub for Urban Innovation This May

A former Sportscheck store transforms into a dynamic space for collaboration. Can this six-month project redefine Wiesbaden's approach to urban design? The initiative invites residents to shape the city's future—before it closes in October.

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2026 March 13 . 7:06 AM

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WerkRaum Wiesbaden Opens as a Hub for Urban Innovation This May

A new temporary hub for urban development and creative projects is set to open in Wiesbaden this May. Called WerkRaum Wiesbaden, it will occupy the former Sportscheck store in the city centre. The space aims to bring together local initiatives and foster fresh collaborations on key urban challenges.

The project is part of World Design Capital Frankfurt RhineMain 2026 and will run until October 31. Architect Sandra Düsterhus selected the central location to maximise public engagement and promote circular design principles. The hub will focus on pressing topics like housing renovation, mobility, climate protection, health, and social inclusion.

Sabine Philipp, director of the **Wiesbaden City Museum Foundation**, describes WerkRaum as an open meeting place for the community. The initiative is backed by a range of partners, including the **Cultural Fund Frankfurt RhineMain**, **Wiesbaden Department of Culture**, **Caparol**, **Wiesbaden Volksbank**, and **ESWE Energie**. Additional collaborators involve **RheinMain University of Applied Sciences**, **POINT.Architektur**, the **City Museum at the Market (sam)**, and the **Wiesbaden Urban Development Corporation (SEG)**. The hub will showcase ongoing projects while encouraging new ideas in urban design. Its goal is to connect efforts from Wiesbaden and the wider region, though no specific initiatives have yet been announced.

WerkRaum Wiesbaden will operate for six months, offering a platform for discussion and innovation. The space invites residents, designers, and policymakers to explore solutions for the city's future. Organisers hope it will spark lasting partnerships beyond its October closing date.