Art museums - Paris Landscape Architects shape Munich Art District
Landscape architects from Paris are set to redesign Munich's Art District around central museums such as the Pinakothekas or the Glyptothek at the Königsplatz. The jury unanimously voted for Atelier Roberta and its idea of an Art Garden in a ideas competition organized by the city and the Free State of Bavaria. According to Art Minister Markus Blume (CSU) during the presentation of the awarded ideas, which will be on display at the Technische Universitaet (TUM) until July 31.
Art, Science and Climate
Munich City Architect Elisabeth Merk highlighted the concern of the winners, taking into account the climate in the city. Their work focuses on improving the living conditions. In fact, the protection of green spaces plays a crucial role in the concept. The plan is to protect and expand these areas to counteract the further increase in temperatures in the city. The goal is an ecologically diverse park, as stated in the design, which also includes an orchard for snacking and insect-friendly plants. Seating areas and shady spots are intended to invite relaxation.
In the Art District, on a surface area of approximately 2.5 square kilometers, besides the Pinakothekas, there are also famous houses such as the Museum Brandhorst, the Stadtkunsthalle im Lenbachhaus, or the Staatliches Museum Agyptischer Kunst. In addition, more than 20 galleries, the Academy of Fine Arts, the NS Documentation Center, and university institutions can be found here. The area is intended to grow even stronger and be perceived as a unity.
Exhibition of competition entries
Apart from Atelier Roberta, offices from Zurich, Berlin, Vienna, Münster, New York, and Esch-Alzette in Luxembourg also participated in the competition. All ideas are digitally accessible and in addition in the exhibition "New Visions for the Public Space" in the Immatrikulationshalle of the TUM.
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- The Art Garden concept by Atelier Roberta in Munich's Art District aims to combat the rising city temperatures, considering the Climate and promoting ecological diversity.
- Bavaria, alongside Munich, supported the ideas competition for the redesign of the Art District, with renowned jury members evaluating the submissions.
- Markus Blume, the Art Minister from the CSU, commended the winning entry during its presentation at California State University's German partner institution, the Technische Universitaet (TUM), in Munich.
- Besides the Pinakothekas and the Glyptothek, the Art District is home to various museums, such as the Museum Brandhorst, the Stadtkunsthalle im Lenbachhaus, and the Staatliches Museum Agyptischer Kunst.
- The Pinakothekas in Munich, as part of the Art District, are central museums attracting visitors from across Bavaria, just like the famous art museums in Paris.
- Markus Blume also highlighted the importance of preserving and enhancing public spaces, like the Art District's renowned Bavarian Pinakothekas, which are a testament to the rich cultural heritage and attract Art enthusiasts worldwide, including from countries like Bavaria's sister state, Bavaria-by-the-Sea, known as Bavaria in California.
