daniel libeskind: extension to the felix nussbaum haus

'extension to the felix nussbaum haus' by daniel libeskind in osnabrück, germany
all images courtesy studio daniel libeskind
photographer: bitter bredt


revisiting his first completed project in 1988, internationally-renowned architect daniel libeskind
has completed a new extension to the 'felix nussbaum haus' in osnabrück, germany. remaining connected
to the original facility by a glass bridge, the addition includes a new entrance hall, a shop, as well as
a learning center on the upper floor. the project also includes the transformation of the museum's lower level
which has been redesigned to accommodate a flexible lecture hall and event space, catering facilities,
cloak rooms and restrooms for both buildings.



entrance


standing in stark contrast to the kunstgeschichtliche museum to one side and the akzisehaus on the other,
the colour and material palette for the extension features a dark grey plaster finish with black steel
graphically highlighting the facade. the regular volume of the design is characterized by large jagged
windows that offer moments of visual communication between the interior and exterior. the result is
a dynamic exterior expression that establishes a clear identity for the extension.



exterior view


'it is such an exciting moment to return to the felix-nussbaum-haus, my first completed project,'
says libeskind. 'as an architect, it is a great honor to be asked to design an extension to this museum
for the city of osnabrück. it is a true celebration that the museum for nussbaum (who was once
a forgotten artist) is growing and expanding not only architecturally but also in our hearts and minds.
the integration of the new extension with the present symbolizes that the memory of nussbaum will
have a vibrant and ongoing narration.



(left) window
(right) detail



facade treatment



glass bridge



(left) glass bridge at night
(right) interior view of bridge



shop



connecting back to the museum



plan



section



elevation



elevation


project info:

client: the city of osnabrück
building area: 508 m2 (new building); 2,026 ms (rebuilding)
structure: dark grey plaster with black steel frames and lines
joint venture partner: reindersarchitekten BDA

cost control, tender, contract manager and site supervision: reindersarchitekten BDA
structural engineer: ingenieurburo dr. ehlers - unland kramer-evers bauphysik GmbH & co. KG
MEP engineer: jager + partner, beratende ingenieure VBI
landscape architect: lutzow 7 - muller & wehberg
lighting designers: studio dinnebier
contrators (multiple contracts): neve GmbH (raw construction)
windows: h. klovekorn GmbH
facade: f.f.winter, caementum, bau-service-GmbH
mechanical systems: jager + partner
electrical systems: stadt osnabruck, mr. slepker; elektro A. große-wordemann GmhB & co. KG