The trade fair grounds of the “Messe Essen” form a modern, international marketplace with around 1.5 million visitors annually. In order to meet this requirement, the grounds have been extensively rebuilt and modernized – during full operations. Fewer, but larger exhibition halls, a new logistics yard and an inviting, new entrance on the east side were the key points of the design by sop architekten (as part of a joint-venture).

The glass foyer at the east entrance with a floor area of 2,000 m² welcomes guests with its spacious, urban plaza. The foyer, with a height of 12m guides visitors to the renovated interconnected halls, in the northern part of ​​the exhibition grounds. The Business Club and the Service Center are located in the new „Hall 6“, centrally located in the trade fairgrounds. In order to create a harmonious transition to the adjacent Gruga-Park, the northern parts of the halls are set back to a height of 10 meters. Wide facade openings in the form of glazed portals open the halls visually and create attractive visual connections to the Park next door.