In 1878, the Bavarian Arts and Crafts Association built a clubhouse in today's Pacellistraße, which was rebuilt in the post-war period. The first floor houses a retail store and the Gallery of Applied Art. The five upper floors contain rentable office space that was in need of restructuring.
Bavarian Arts and Crafts Association
- Awarded: Facade Award 2021 of the City of Munich
- Certified:
- Year: since 2017 – 2020
- Category: Revitalization
- Use: Business, Office
- State: Completed
- Construction: Massive
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Scope
LP 1–8
Location
Pacellistraße 6–8
München
Gross Floor Area
ca. 2.600 m²
Client
Bavarian Arts and Crafts Association
Revitalization
After examining various possible uses, the upper floors were completely gutted and the rooms facing the inner courtyard were upgraded with floor-to-ceiling windows. Particularly noteworthy are the Beletage and the sixth floor, which have a French balcony and a surrounding terrace, respectively. This provides an exclusive view of the historic old town ensemble.
Old and new also form a harmonious unit in the staircase. The extraordinary terrazzo floor has been re-exposed and new oak doors complement the color accents in gray and bronze tones.
The approximately 2,600m² of office space in a central location has since been the location of a coworking facility.
In the revitalization project in Munich's Kreuzviertel district, other potentials of the building were also investigated. For example, the revitalization concept was expanded to include a careful renovation of the facade, which enhances the listed ensemble.
Facade Design
The Galerie für Angewandte Kunst was given new windows and a sunshade to link the two addresses Pacellistraße 6 and 8 in terms of design. The newly staged view into the gallery enhances both the passage and the exhibition space inside. Light-colored Auerkalk plaster and a new lighting concept transform the formerly staid Pacellistassage into an inviting, friendly place.
Elements from the 1950s, such as the heavy entrance door with stylish metal ornamentation and the filigree lattice gate, correspond with the new architecture and turn the building into an architectural gem. This was recognized by the City of Munich with the Facade Award 2021.
