Sparkasse Pforzheim Calw has traditionally handled the largest volume of gold of all the German banks. And as a publicly accountable savings bank, it also has the task of fostering public education about finance and boosting the economy of the region – as well as being responsible for gold-plating the Bambi statues. As part of the renovation of its headquarters, Sparkasse commissioned us to undertake not only the complete revamp and redesign of the Precious Metal Sales and Customer Safety Deposit Box area (including sophisticated building technology and fire protection systems), but also stage a new exhibition. The 10 theme islands with 3-4 stations each are spread over a total display area of 600 square metres and allow visitors to learn all about the importance of precious metals to the people, economy and Sparkasse of the region. We came up with an equally informative and entertaining mix of original objects, hands-on exhibits and interactive media to get the message across. Visitors can, for instance, weigh the value of a smart phone or sports car using a slide rule studded with gold bars or check the authenticity of gold coins using state-of-the-art technology. A coin press even lets every visitor produce their own coin before they leave – as a lasting memento of an impressive exhibition. A short glimpse at Sparkasse Pforzheim