Andrea Gassner Stitches Copper Cross-Stitch Wayfinding into Kössen Education Center

In 2025, Atelier Andrea Gassner finalized a wayfinding system for the newly established Education Center Kössen, located in Tyrol, Austria. The signage incorporates uniquely crafted pearl copper characters, designed from copper cross-stitch and slightly elevated from warm, porous plaster walls. This design is inspired by the historical craftsmanship of Tyrol, utilizing the cross motif as a foundational element for letters, numbers, and icons. The system ranges from small room identifiers to large building signage, ensuring a cohesive visual identity. The interplay of light and shadow on the three-dimensional letters produces a dynamic text effect on the walls. Additionally, exterior signage is integrated into wooden facade slats. Commissioned by the municipality of Kössen, the project is part of a new education facility designed by pedevilla architects, where ornamentation serves as a narrative embedded in the architecture, prioritizing craft over mere signage.