The police building in Mettmann impresses from the outside: "not exactly typical of a police building", you could say. The particularly modern design for a public administration building is also continued inside!
Entering the building via the main entrance, the vestibule leads to a spacious foyer with an open design that extends up to the fourth floor. Bright yellow and orange colors dominate. The open foyer is also used as a waiting area for visitors to the offices in the building.
Due to the design and a freely accessible staircase to the second floor, this area is ideal for open discussions and personal contacts. Gallery strips are attached to the walls to enable changing picture exhibitions. Bar tables in the public area round off the communicative and open image of the space.
It has proven to be a good idea to exhibit for two months starting in January. During the week, between 08:00 am and 04:00 pm, art lovers can view the respective exhibition.
Of course, every exhibition also includes a vernissage, or "opening".
This is coordinated with the exhibitor and usually takes place on a Sunday morning or Friday evening. Over a glass of sparkling wine, mineral water or a cup of coffee, visitors can then listen to a welcome from a representative of the district police authority, a speaker or the artist themselves. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to talk to the artist in attendance about their work.