Kunstareal Pavilion
Concept
2018 -
Kunstareal, Munich, Germany
1,200 sqm
Private
Jeanne Autran-Edorh
Kinan Deeb
Barbara Schudok
Munich is home to a number of remarkable state-of-the-art museums, many of them clustered around the historic Kunstareal cultural hub. Ancient Egyptian artefacts, renowned international colleges and contemporary works of art all rub shoulders. But the site lacks a focal point. The Kunstareal is also poorly connected to the city centre (Marienplatz), navigating the area is tricky and a duplication of use can be seen across individual museums and campuses.
The proposed Kunstareal Pavilion aims to change this, providing an information hub complete with ticket office, museum shop and cafe, and point of departure for the entire complex. It would also be a central and emblematic hub at the Kunstareal.
The concept takes into consideration the multiple uses of this prestigious “museumscape”, which comes with a long history and is home to classical architecture while beckoning to the contemporary. The pavilion aims to complement by contrast and act as a pedestal for the historical buildings that are integral to Munich’s past.
The organic spiral-formation at its base acts as an interactive walkway that combines function with play. It is offset by the geometric lines of the surrounding buildings and creates a bridge between the natural landscape and these stark architectural elements.
The pavilion is to be located at the heart of the Kunstareal, on the wide lawn in front of the iconic Alte Pinakothek. As if emerging from the ground, the building is a welcoming shelter and open courtyard in one. Visitors can gather on the rooftop, while the amphitheatre within can house events, informal meetings, public gatherings or outdoor projections. The translucent façade works as a display area or projection screen for Kunstareal’s on-going exhibitions, announcements and digital art installations.
The project aims to regenerate the Kunstareal as a vibrant place of art and higher education, where communication, creativity, participation and the gathering of all generations takes place. As a connector of the Kunstareal site and contemporary architectural highlight, the pavilion would transform the setting and attract more visitors.
Munich is home to a number of remarkable state-of-the-art museums, many of them clustered around the historic Kunstareal cultural hub. Ancient Egyptian artefacts, renowned international colleges and contemporary works of art all rub shoulders. But the site lacks a focal point. The Kunstareal is also poorly connected to the city centre (Marienplatz), navigating the area is tricky and a duplication of use can be seen across individual museums and campuses.
The proposed Kunstareal Pavilion aims to change this, providing an information hub complete with ticket office, museum shop and cafe, and point of departure for the entire complex. It would also be a central and emblematic hub at the Kunstareal.
The concept takes into consideration the multiple uses of this prestigious “museumscape”, which comes with a long history and is home to classical architecture while beckoning to the contemporary. The pavilion aims to complement by contrast and act as a pedestal for the historical buildings that are integral to Munich’s past.
The organic spiral-formation at its base acts as an interactive walkway that combines function with play. It is offset by the geometric lines of the surrounding buildings and creates a bridge between the natural landscape and these stark architectural elements.
The pavilion is to be located at the heart of the Kunstareal, on the wide lawn in front of the iconic Alte Pinakothek. As if emerging from the ground, the building is a welcoming shelter and open courtyard in one. Visitors can gather on the rooftop, while the amphitheatre within can house events, informal meetings, public gatherings or outdoor projections. The translucent façade works as a display area or projection screen for Kunstareal’s on-going exhibitions, announcements and digital art installations.
The project aims to regenerate the Kunstareal as a vibrant place of art and higher education, where communication, creativity, participation and the gathering of all generations takes place. As a connector of the Kunstareal site and contemporary architectural highlight, the pavilion would transform the setting and attract more visitors.
