Kunstquartier Sindelfingen
Following the relocation to the new BITZER headquarters and the realisation that the existing building could no longer be refurbished, a large area was freed up next to the SCHAUWERK art museum, which had been completed in 2010.
A low, two-storey rectangular building was created, forming a unified ensemble with the museum’s two existing structures. The façade, made of profiled glass and exposed concrete, follows the SCHAUWERK’s material palette and colour scheme, reinforcing the overall unity of the complex.
The extension is set back from the street so that the museum remains the dominant building. At the same time, the stepped arrangement creates a spacious forecourt leading to the museum entrance. The access to the underground car park and the public bus stop are integrated into the square and incorporated into its design.
ProjectKunstquartier Sindelfingen
LocationSindelfingen
ClientBITZER SE
StatusFertigstellung 2021
BGF9.800 m² | BRI42.000 m³ |
Service phases1-8 |
Photography© Achim Birnbaum
The new extension provides generous storage areas and spaces for the restoration of works of art. The connecting building also enables the safe and barrier-free transport of artworks to the SCHAUWERK exhibition spaces. Its slightly recessed position creates a courtyard with seating steps that invite visitors to linger and mark the entrance to the café.
The café extends across several floors, with the top floor providing space for flexible uses. The building also contains offices and a meeting room. Workshop spaces for art education and creative workshops complete the range of facilities.
