Contact the Colani Museum Support Association Karlsruhe
A cultural initiative like ours lives on exchange, conversation and lively encounters with people who care about design, architecture and life in Karlsruhe. For that reason we have set up several simple ways to reach us. Whether you have a quick question, are interested in membership, want to share your view on a current topic or just want to talk, we take time for your concern and usually answer promptly. We do not run an anonymous apparatus but work as a small team in which everyone knows everyone else. That is exactly the charm of our work, and it lets us respond to each inquiry individually and with the care it needs.
If you are getting in touch for the first time, there is no need to worry about how best to put it. Just write to us the way you would write to an acquaintance. We read every message attentively and reply as personally as we can. If your matter is especially urgent, feel free to say so briefly, and we will deal with it first. Detailed inquiries that need a bit more research are of course welcome too. You will then get a short confirmation soon, followed by a full answer once we have gathered the necessary information. You can find more about our work and its background on the home page and in the detailed articles on Luigi Colani and the Nancyhalle.
How to Reach Us
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 0721 / 354 26 71
Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 to 11 am
Fax: +49 721 354 26 72
Internet: www.colani-karlsruhe.de
Comparing the Ways to Get in Touch
Which channel suits which matter? Many people ask themselves this when writing to us for the first time. Below is a small guide to make the choice easier. Of course we accept inquiries through any of the channels listed, and you are free to pick the one you feel most comfortable with.
| Matter | Suggested Channel |
|---|---|
| General questions and information | E-mail to [email protected] |
| Membership applications and questions about joining | E-mail or postal mail |
| Donation receipts and bookkeeping | E-mail with the subject "donation receipt" |
| A personal conversation and quick answers | Phone during office hours |
| Press questions and interview requests | E-mail with the subject "press" |
| Event inquiries and cooperation | E-mail with a detailed description |
Frequently Asked Questions
Over the years a few questions have come up again and again. To get you an answer faster, we have summarized the most important ones here. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
One question we receive especially often is whether the exhibition on the life's work of Luigi Colani can currently be visited. Unfortunately we have to point out that the permanent exhibition at the Nancyhalle closed back in December 2007. From time to time, however, special events, lectures and smaller presentations take place, and we announce them on our website and in our newsletter. If you do not want to miss anything, we recommend a membership, which you can apply for on the page Membership.
A second question that comes up regularly concerns the current condition of the Nancyhalle. The building remains a protected monument and structurally intact, but it is not currently in active exhibition use. The City of Karlsruhe is looking for a new cultural or mixed use, and the association accompanies this process constructively with proposals of its own and with critical remarks where needed. You can find more on this topic on our detailed page about the Nancyhalle.
Mailing Address and Seat of the Association
If you would like to reach us by regular mail, for example with formal applications, donation receipts or confidential documents, we are glad to receive your letter. Please note that we are not on site every day, so it may take a few days to process your mail. For urgent matters, the electronic route by e-mail or the phone during office hours is the better choice. We are happy to arrange personal appointments in advance, so that we can set aside enough time for your concern and you do not find a locked door.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Of course we handle your personal data carefully and in confidence. We use your details solely to deal with your specific request and do not pass them on to third parties. Your data is stored only as far as our association work requires. On request you can obtain information at any time about the data stored about you, and you can also ask for its deletion, unless a legal retention duty stands in the way. If you have subscribed to one of our newsletters, you can end the subscription at any time using the unsubscribe link in the e-mail.
We Look Forward to Hearing from You
Whether you only wanted to look in briefly or are seriously considering getting involved with us, you are welcome either way. Write to us, call, come to one of our events and talk with people who know our work. We are convinced that Luigi Colani's life's work and Erich Schelling's architectural legacy deserve to be kept alive, and we are glad about everyone who wants to work on this task with us. See you soon in Karlsruhe, and thank you for your interest in our work.