https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1512 en-us Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) A hodgepodge of tightly packed additions connected to an 1878 Neo-Renaissance building by German architect Oskar Sommer, the Städel Museum dominates a stretch of cultural institutions along Frankfurt's Main River with an eclectic formality.

]]> 1302-stadel-museum-extension.asp Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7680-st%C3%A4del-museum-extension The underground structure spans the 249-by-174-foot garden with a green roof and 195 skylights that illuminate the landscape and gallery below. But more than the roof is green. The building has effici Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainThe underground structure spans the 249-by-174-foot garden with a green roof and 195 skylights that illuminate the landscape and gallery below. But more than the roof is green. The building has efficient daylighting and geothermal systems, in-floor heating, and a cooled ceiling slab.Photo © Norbert Miguletz A series of elegant stairways leads visitors from the lobby to an event mezzanine and down to the Garden Hall annex. Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainA series of elegant stairways leads visitors from the lobby to an event mezzanine and down to the Garden Hall annex.Photo © Norbert Miguletz A translucent textile diffuser stretched across the base of the skylights creates a fluid ceiling plane. Optional projection spotlights highlight individual pieces of art. Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainA translucent textile diffuser stretched across the base of the skylights creates a fluid ceiling plane. Optional projection spotlights highlight individual pieces of art.Photo © Norbert Miguletz The skylights provide even illumination for temporary modular displays (right). Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainThe skylights provide even illumination for temporary modular displays (right).Photo © Norbert Miguletz Concrete was poured in place over the ceiling panels for the green roof Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainConcrete was poured in place over the ceiling panels for the green roofPhoto © Helen Schiffer The free-form ceiling panels curve up to form a slight dome at the center. Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainThe free-form ceiling panels curve up to form a slight dome at the center.Photo © Helen Schiffer 195 skylights installed within the holes of the ceiling panels provide most of the light within the new extension. Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am Main195 skylights installed within the holes of the ceiling panels provide most of the light within the new extension.Photo © Helen Schiffer Ceiling detail before skylight installation. Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainCeiling detail before skylight installation.Photo © Helen Schiffer Inside: Twelve slender columns support the roof structure; The geothermal HVAC system includes in-floor heating. Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainInside: Twelve slender columns support the roof structure; The geothermal HVAC system includes in-floor heating.Photo © Helen Schiffer The new concrete Garden Hall stairway before completion. Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainThe new concrete Garden Hall stairway before completion.Photo © Helen Schiffer The architects transformed the original building's basement into an event mezzanine, the Metzler-Foyer, and created an elegant concrete stair to lead visitors to the Garden Hall. Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainThe architects transformed the original building's basement into an event mezzanine, the Metzler-Foyer, and created an elegant concrete stair to lead visitors to the Garden Hall.Photo © Norbert Miguletz A mix of warm and cool LEDs in the skylights illuminate the grounds above the St'del extension in the evening. Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainA mix of warm and cool LEDs in the skylights illuminate the grounds above the St'del extension in the evening.Photo © Norbert Miguletz courtesy St'del Museum, Frankfurt am Main 1. Main Building (Oskar Sommer, 1878)<br />2. Garden Wing (Herman Von Haven/Franz Heberer, 1921)<br />3. West Wing (Gustav Peichl, 1990)<br />4. Garden Hall Annex<br />5. Garden Hall Staircase<br />6. Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am Main1. Main Building (Oskar Sommer, 1878)2. Garden Wing (Herman Von Haven/Franz Heberer, 1921)3. West Wing (Gustav Peichl, 1990)4. Garden Hall Annex5. Garden Hall Staircase6. New Stair From Existing Lobby7. Skylight8. Fritted Glazing9. Shading/Blackout Louver10. LED11. Textile Diffusion Layer12. Projection SpotlightImage courtesy Schneider+Schumacher 1. Main Building (Oskar Sommer, 1878)<br />2. Garden Wing (Herman Von Haven/Franz Heberer, 1921)<br />3. West Wing (Gustav Peichl, 1990)<br />4. Garden Hall Annex<br />5. Garden Hall Staircase<br />6. Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am Main1. Main Building (Oskar Sommer, 1878)2. Garden Wing (Herman Von Haven/Franz Heberer, 1921)3. West Wing (Gustav Peichl, 1990)4. Garden Hall Annex5. Garden Hall Staircase6. New Stair From Existing Lobby7. Skylight8. Fritted Glazing9. Shading/Blackout Louver10. LED11. Textile Diffusion Layer12. Projection SpotlightImage courtesy Schneider+Schumacher Garden Hall floor plan Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainGarden Hall floor planImage courtesy Schneider+Schumacher ground floor plan Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am Mainground floor planImage courtesy Schneider+Schumacher Longitudinal Section (through Garden Hall stair) Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainLongitudinal Section (through Garden Hall stair)Image courtesy Schneider+Schumacher Garden Hall Cross Section Städel Museum ExtensionSchneider+Schumacher with Licht Kunst LichtFrankfurt am MainGarden Hall Cross SectionImage courtesy Schneider+Schumacher