Extension Wallraf Richartz Museum

An extension is being built on Rathausplatz for Cologne's oldest museum. The clearly defined structure with its elaborate brick façade ingeniously reflects its immediate surroundings: the main museum building designed by O. M. Ungers, the town hall and the Gürzenich concert hall. 1000 m2 of additional art exhibition space is being created on three levels. The extension is the finishing piece of the impressive architectural ensemble on Rathausplatz.

Design Christ & Gantenbein, Basle Competition 2013
Client City of Cologne
Status in planning
Total floor space 1,422 m2
Use / Concept Art museum with conference rooms and office space for municipal use in the block development; the glazed base of the museum opens up towards the urban outside space.
Website wallraf.museum