David Chipperfield gives this Zürich museum an 'urban edge' with a new extension
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Location
Heimpl. 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Designer
Client
Einfache Gesellschaft Kunsthaus Erweiterung – EGKE
Structural Engineer
IGB Ingenieurgruppe Bauen, dsp - Ingenieure & Planer AG, Ingenieurgemeinschaft Kunsthauserweiterung
Lighting
matí AG Lichtgestaltung, Institut für Tageslichttechnik, L2M3 Kommunikationsdesign GmbH
Floor Area
23,300 Sq-M
Kunsthaus Zürich's extension expands the existing museum with a geometric volume and striking façades.
Key features
Located in Heimpl
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