The Berlin branch of Carmen Würth Forum features a monolithic gallery known as the concrete pavilion: a monolithic concrete gallery specially created to house a singular artwork by Anselm Kiefer. This architectural feat emerges from the talented minds at David Chipperfield Architects, showcasing Kiefer’s “Schwarze Flocken” (Black Flakes), a vast mixed-media masterpiece.
This distinctive structure, a standout feature in the sculpture garden of the museum in Künzelsau, is a testament to the intricate collaboration between the architects and Kiefer. Its cube-like form is entirely dedicated to accommodating the 11-by-7.1 meter painting, inspired by a poem from Holocaust survivor Paul Celan.
Concrete Pavilion Germany: A Calming Sculptural Design
The pavilion exudes a serene and sculptural beauty, with its monolithic cuboid form and an inviting canopy over its entrance. Constructed from brick and bush-hammered concrete, it mirrors the architectural language of the nearby Carmen Würth Forum.
For more examples of architectural integration with natural surroundings, explore Peter Zumthor’s work at Swiss Museum, which similarly harmonizes with its environment.
“The building’s form directly traces the interior volume specified by the artist and focuses on a few, precisely placed elements,” said David Chipperfield Architects. The restrained portico marks the serene transition from landscape to exhibition space.
Innovative Interior Design in the Pavilion
Inside, the unique gallery creates a tranquil setting with walls lined in clay plaster and exposed timber roof beams. Designed to draw in natural light, the rooflights shift the space’s atmosphere through the day and seasons, achieving a unique illumination.
“The aim is not uniform illumination, but a focused, tranquil atmosphere that slows down the act of seeing and directs attention to the artwork,” explained the architects. Unlike typical gallery spaces, this innovative architecture adapts to climatic changes without active climate control, maintaining a consistent environment through its layered wall construction.
Discover how architecture can transform and revitalize by visiting Lacustrine Travertine’s modern update in Banyoles, another example of innovative design enhancing historical spaces.
The design marks a memorable milestone for David Chipperfield Architects, aligning with their celebration of the 15th anniversaries of the Hepworth Wakefield and Turner Contemporary museums. Photography was masterfully captured by Studio Menges Tugushi.
Source: dezeen.com
Frequently asked questions
What artwork is housed in the concrete pavilion?
The concrete pavilion houses Anselm Kiefer’s ‘Schwarze Flocken’ (Black Flakes), a vast mixed-media masterpiece.
How is the pavilion connected to the Carmen Würth Forum?
The pavilion mirrors the architectural language of the nearby Carmen Würth Forum with its monolithic cuboid form and inviting canopy over its entrance.
What is unique about the pavilion’s interior design?
Inside, the gallery features walls lined in clay plaster and exposed timber roof beams, with rooflights designed to draw in natural light, shifting the space’s atmosphere throughout the day and seasons.
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