The new building will be positioned at the northern wing of Nymphenburg Palace, adjacent to the Museum Man and Nature. Currently, a former structure of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University is situated there: A plain building dating back to the 60s, which is not suited to house a museum and which is not under monument protection. Staab Architekten is known for its expertise in construction in existing contexts and has realised outstanding projects in this field throughout Germany.
This section will be renovated according to monument protection regulations. In the future, museum workshops and administration will be housed here.
In total, the new museum's area will comprise 13,000sqm. The exhibition area triples from 2,500sqm in the Museum Man and Nature to 7,000sqm in BIOTOPIA.
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This section will be renovated according to monument protection regulations. In the future, museum workshops and administration will be housed here.
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The new building replaces the current structure dating back to the post-war era. It will then house the exhibition and event areas.
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In total, the new museum's area will comprise 13,000sqm. The exhibition area triples from 2,500sqm in the Museum Man and Nature to 7,000sqm in BIOTOPIA.
COMPETITION DESIGN
In accordance with the urban development framework plan drawn up by Josef Effner between 1715 and 1726, a modern, contemporary museum architecture will be created, which will house permanent and special exhibitions, open laboratories, a children's museum, a coral reef aquarium, rooms for education, a museum shop, a café, as well as event rooms and an auditorium.
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In accordance with the urban development framework plan drawn up by Josef Effner between 1715 and 1726, a modern, contemporary museum architecture will be created, which will house permanent and special exhibitions, open laboratories, a children's museum, a coral reef aquarium, rooms for education, a museum shop, a café, as well as event rooms and an auditorium.
CURRENT ARCHITECTURAL MODEL
The picture shows the current status of the architectural model, on view in the BIOTOPIA Lab. The competition design fits into the specifications of the symmetrical palace complex. The height, colour and simplicity of the historical architecture are taken up, and elaborate ornaments, gold applications and decorations are avoided - analogous to its counterpart in the south, the "Schwaigebau".
The work on the design of the museum is progressing continuously: the main focus of recent work has been on the further development of the facades, exterior surfaces and interior spatial structure. The plans put special emphasis on the specifications of the monument protection authorities and the comments of the State Office for Monument Preservation.
In September 2017, the architectural plans reached an initial stage of development and were presented to the public. During the further development, Staab Architects, taking into account the comments of the Bavarian State Office for the Preservation of Historical Monuments, had specified topics such as structure and rhythm as well as the materiality and colouring of the facade and, in addition, the structure and materiality of the roof covering.
The structuring and different surface treatments of the facades approximate the historical existing building in terms of haptics and colouring and create a contemporary facade that harmonises with the castle ensemble.
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The new building continues the historically designated height difference between the buildings of the palace complex and the adjoining sections. It adopts the overall dimensions as well as the ridge and the eave of its predecessor.
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The structuring and different surface treatments of the facades approximate the historical existing building in terms of haptics and colouring and create a contemporary facade that harmonises with the castle ensemble.
PALACE CIRCLE PREVIEW
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The archway at the small face of the building serves as the main entrance to BIOTOPIA, leading into the museum via the museum courtyard.
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Generous window openings on the ground floor structure the facade rhythmically. More windows are planned on the upper floor.
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The mineral ceramic roofing is adjusted to the neighbouring roof areas of the Palace.
MARIA-WARD-STRASSE PREVIEW
With a reference to the historical colour scheme and structure, the new building now resembles the white plastered outbuildings with a plaster-like, mineral facade surface in a very light colour tone.
A distinct rhythm for the windows and the relief of the facade creates a segmentation which visually separates the ground floor from the upper floor. The rhythm of the facade design on the two floors is also transferred to the long side via a relief.
Precisely placed, large window openings on the long side of the museum are reminiscent of the historical passages and entrances of the palace complex. On the one hand, they provide an insight into the museum, and on the other hand they create a sense of calm in the exhibition rooms.
The inner courtyard is both the front and outer area of the museum and combines with the foyer of the new building to form a spatial unit.
In the inner courtyard is the central entrance to the permanent exhibition via the south façade. Four curved stair sculptures guide visitors inside to the various exhibition areas.
The storey-high glazing of the courtyard façade on the ground floor provides a broad visual link between the museum courtyard and the foyer and exhibition space. The border between inside and outside dissolves, as does the border between the museum and public space.
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The archways on the opposite small faces of the building create a passageway from the Maria-Ward-Straße to the Munich Botanical Garden, taking up a historic theme of the Palace.
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The inner courtyard is both the front and outer area of the museum and combines with the foyer of the new building to form a spatial unit.
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In the inner courtyard is the central entrance to the permanent exhibition via the south façade. Four curved stair sculptures guide visitors inside to the various exhibition areas.
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The storey-high glazing of the courtyard façade on the ground floor provides a broad visual link between the museum courtyard and the foyer and exhibition space. The border between inside and outside dissolves, as does the border between the museum and public space.
INNER COURTYARD
The main entrance to the museum is located in the inner courtyard. The courtyard and the freely accessible exhibition on the ground floor function as a spatial unit, which is intended to whet the appetite of pedestrians and guests alike for a visit to the museum. Here, a long glass façade turns the museum towards the visitors and provides insights into the exhibition. A restaurant on the ground floor of the old building completes the offer.
The landscape architects Atelier LOIDL developed a concept for the exterior space, i.e. the museum courtyard and the outdoor areas facing the palace park, which is formally based on a cellular structure. The cells are connected by a gently curving topography that compensates for height differences between the old and new buildings with plateaus, depressions, incisions and connecting paths. This creates a dynamic landscape of discovery in the courtyard, providing different atmospheres and generating curiosity about the museum.
Creative approach
‘The idea was to create an open design for the Natural History Museum, but one that is embedded in its historic context. During the draft phase, we liaised closely with the user to flesh out the idea. By moving the lecture hall to the basement, space was created on the ground floor for a flexible foyer, exhibition and workshop area that radiates out towards the museum courtyard. The room structure assimilates the palace environment and can be adapted to future museum concepts without the need for major con-version work. The design is complemented by an open exhibition area and compactly organised lab spaces on the first floor. Down on the basement level, visitors will find spacious function rooms and temporary exhibition areas as well as an ecological observatory with an aquarium. Despite all the adjustments, the total floor area inside the building remains the same.’
(Picture: As of 2020)
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