Gateway to the Future
Step into the metaverse with HONOR. Experience cultural treasures from the past and discover the possibilities of the future as the digital and physical worlds collide! We asked creative talent globally to reimagine the Wasserschloss in Hamburg's trendy Warehouse District. Check out Yunuene and Timo Helgert creative reinterpretations, brought to life by the AR maestros at ARLOOPA.
Speicherstadt,Hamburg,Germany
Since 1888
Hamburg's Warehouse District
The Speicherstadt is the world’s largest warehouse complex and is Hamburg’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Far from being a relic of the past, its picturesque network of buildings, streets, canals and bridges now play host to a myriad of cultural activities.
Watch Bärbel Dahms, Director of Hamburg's Coffee Museum take a stroll in the Speicherstadt as she reminisces about the district's history and contemplates what the future holds for this special corner of Germany
Sailing Through Time
Embark on a voyage that pays tribute to the evolution of vessels that sailed on Hamburg’s waters with Yunuene’s stunning digital art.
Yunuene
Contemporary Artist from Mexico
When my art is powered by technology, I can connect people across space and time and that is a wonderful feeling
Timo Helgert
Visual Artist from Germany
The fusion of art and technology is creating new ways to connect with cultural heritage and celebrate our communities
Blooming Future
Nature takes hold of the Wasserschloss in Timo Helgert’s reimagination of the iconic landmark.
Experience Cultural Heritage Through the Power of Technology
HONOR has invested heavily in AR and AI technologies in preparation for the next digital revolution. From AI Space Identification, Spatial Audio to support for ARCore, developments in these innovations pave the way to unlocking immersive experiences for smartphone users everywhere.
Reimagine Your Community
Hamburg is only the beginning. Fancy putting your own creative stamp on your local
community? Then we've got just the contest for you.
Take part in the HONOR Talents global design contest and enter the AR artwork category.
Step into your very own Gateway to the Future and reimagine the creative possibilities of your
neighborhood by joining today.
Try It Out in Hamburg, or in the Comfort of Your Home
To experience the AR artworks by Yunuene and Timo Helgert,
use a HONOR smartphone and follow the below instructions:
Experience in Hamburg
Experience on any surface
Download the ARLOOPA app
Tap the HONOR Talents banner on the homepage
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Choose the artist whose AR experience you wish to view
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Enter the Gateway to the Future
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Note: The experience will be available for public access from 2 September 2022 until 2 December 2022.