A children’s haven at the Technical University of Munich

Building or Sculpture?

 - Elisabeth Zenz

In the heart of Munich's Maxvorstadt district, Kéré Architecture and HK Architekten have built an oasis for children at the Technical University of Munich. The freestanding timber structure was approved because it has been classified as a sculpture.

Building or Sculpture?
The Corten steel louvers stand in stark contrast to the light-coloured, perforated facades of the neighboring houses. The polygonal wooden core extends beyond the upper edge of the building. © Astrid Eckert