NE-AR proposes angled volume for museum of bavarian history

NE-AR proposes angled volume for museum of bavarian history
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all images courtesy of NE-AR

the proposal for the museum of bavarian history by german studio NE-AR combines the past, present and future in its geometric articulation. drawing energy from history and tradition, while focusing on the forward thinking of the nation, the design aims to offer a sense of cultural diversity. located close to the daunaulände – an interface between the original city fortification and its commercial center – the division of the volumes responds to the site’s push and pull. orientated to the danube side, a generous, open structure gradually unfolds to face the MDBG. the faceted angles develop a level of friction between these forces, while offering a balance between the old and new.

the museum is located facing the danube river
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aerial view showing the faceted roof structure
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interior view of the building, which combines a sense of the past, present and future
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concept model

perspective view

elevation of the public building

floor plan

section

elevation

project info:

name: museum of bavarian history, regensburg, germany
year: 2013
description: public building
function: museum
phase: first phase competition entry
building surface: 9.000, 00sqm
building volume: 45.000, 00cm
site surface: 6.510, 00sqm
client: staatliches bauamt regensburg
design team: ne—ar: lars nixdorff — luis etchegorry with robin heather
render company: methanoia

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