andreas schüring creates timber interior for contemporary art space in münster

andreas schüring architects has completed the design of a large contemporary art space for the university of fine arts in münster. two new large studios in a historic 19th century building on the campus of culture, have been created to meet the requirements of providing a large format for the creation of art.

all images courtesy of andreas schüring architects

to enable these two large volumes, the simple roof trusses of the building were deconstructed by the architect and built above the new prefabricated wood rib elements. the wooden structure is visible from the inside and, together with the lower wooden bowl, ensures a pleasant room atmosphere. this area can be freely used by the artists. the special quality of daylight for the artists is achieved by frameless glazing in the eaves. 

the roof shape of the historic hipped roofs is retained and reinforced in its effect. this way a new functional architecture is possible but also a special contribution to the protection of historical monuments is created. a gallery level can be used either for lectures of the artist classes or as an overview platform, as a place of curiosity, for exhibitions. an extendable white screen immerses the room in a diffused light and is particularly important for the sculptor classes due to the alternating light mood. 

project info:

client: land nordrhein-westfalen / BLB NRW

user: university of fine arts, münster

use: daylight ateliers for contemporary art

location: leonardo campus, münster

program: 360 m2 floorspace, 2 ateliers, 2 gallery as an overview platform, as a place of curiosity, for exhibitions, installation zone behind wallscreen

prestudy: zauberscho(e)n: andreas schüring, stephan weber design,

planning & implementation: andreas schüring architects BDA, münster with bühler und bühler architects BDA, münchen

team: andreas schüring architects BDA: andreas schüring (leading),

employees: jan jonas kunz, david peralta, sebastian middendorf with bühler & bühler architects BDA: prof. herbert bühler

structural engineer: ingenieurgemeinschaft führer kosch jürges, aachen

HVAC consultants: ingenieurbüro jöken, steinfurt

electrical consultants: e-projekt gmbh, altenberge

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom