9sekunden's short film explores varus battle museum by gigon / guyer in germany

creative studio 9sekunden introduces yet another short architectural film, this time exploring the museum of the varus battle in kalkriese, germany, planned by gigon / guyer architects. the project presents a collection of shots to capture the atmosphere of the steel-clad structure, making it accessible to all viewers. 

all images and video courtesy of 9sekunden

embedded within the landscape of the teutoburg forest, the museum captured by 9sekunden, is formed to highlight the traces of the battle of varus, where germanic peoples came into conflict with the roman army. gigon / guyer designed the building as a competition entry, that won first prize and was realized during 1999 and 2002. 

the interplay of the two time axes – today and the time of the varus battle – as well as the fusion of landscape and architecture, generate a distinct atmosphere that enable the short movie to develop its narrative. using film as a visual medium, 9sekunden captures space through movement, simulating a personal experience on site, and revealing spatial aspects that are hidden between the lines. 

project info:

name: gigon / guyer | museum kalkriese
film by: 9sekunden
architecture by: gigon / guyer

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom