Base⁷
Space for New Work
Die Base⁷ is alive
Base⁷ is located in the historic factory buildings of the former DICK knife factory, right in the middle of one of Esslingen’s trendiest meeting spots. Where meat and specialty tools were once manufactured, you’ll now find creative offices, restaurants, a cinema, and much more. With Base⁷, we embraced the iconic vibe of the DICK complex. In the open loft space, the industrial look of the historic building meets modern, flexible furnishings and plenty of greenery. In short: with Base⁷, we’ve created an inspiring playground where your ideas can grow.
Workshop Space
Whether it’s a project meeting, innovation workshop, or creative session, this space offers an innovative working environment for up to 24 people. The agile workstations can be moved and arranged however you like. For breakout sessions and group work, the gallery serves as a retreat area. A wide range of materials is available: from colorful post-its and various markers to Lego, modeling clay, wigs, and even a swing—so ideas can really get going.
When you need a break, the coffee lounge offers cool drinks, coffee, and tea, and we’re happy to arrange catering as well.
“When participants arrived and stepped into this space, most of them automatically started using first names and speaking informally. We believe that’s because of the room—the Base⁷ creates a space of trust.”
Event Space
Whether it’s a formal reception, an evening talk, a client event, or a party—Base⁷ also opens its doors in the evenings. A presentation area with a projector is available for keynote talks, speeches, or films. In this unique setting, colleagues, friends, or clients can come together to connect and celebrate while enjoying Base⁷’s creative, feel-good atmosphere.*
Community Space
Base⁷ is also designed for networking meetups, hangouts, and community events. In the circle-of-chairs setup, outcomes can be discussed as a group and ideas can be exchanged. The quiet zone, furnished with rugs and cushions, invites you to pause and reflect. The reading corner is a great spot for smaller conversations, and the long table on the mezzanine is perfect for meetups.
To kick off the day in a relaxed way, we offer breakfast—or to end a workday on a calm note, we also provide community dinners.
“In Base⁷, you feel a bit like you’re at home. The space is cozy and open, and it inspires creativity. It creates mental accessibility.”
Contact & Booking
TheDive Base⁷
(im DICK Center)
Kollwitzstraße 1
73728 Esslingen am Neckar
Tel:+49 (0)711 550 278 71
base7@thedive.com
By Car
From Stuttgart, take the B10 and exit at Esslingen Weststadt. The drive from Stuttgart city center takes about 30 minutes.
Parking: Access the DICK parking garage via Kandlerstraße, then enter the courtyard of the DICK Center directly from there. Base7 is located immediately on the right, about 50 meters toward the courtyard exit onto Fleischmannstraße.
By Train
Just a 5-minute walk from Esslingen station. Esslingen is easily accessible from Stuttgart Central Station via the S1 to Kirchheim/Teck, as well as the regional trains R1 to Ulm and R8/R73 to Tübingen.
By Plane
About 30 minutes by taxi, or by taking bus 122 toward Esslingen (N) ZOB from Stuttgart Airport.
