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Story

A contemporary reinterpretation of Munich's historical Stadtpalais

Situated at the southern entrance of Herzog Park in Munich, Kolbergerstraße 5 is a five-storey residential building that embodies a modern take on the historical Stadtpalais. The project, designed by David Chipperfield Architects in collaboration with Studio Mark Randel, occupies a double lot of 1,300 square meters and offers 2,800 square meters of living space.

The building's design respects the historical fabric of the neighborhood, characterized by Gründerzeit-era architecture, while asserting its own identity with a contemporary aesthetic. The facade features a delicate plaster finish with rougher plaster cast on setback wall surfaces, creating an impression of depth. Horizontal bands of Danube limestone beneath large windows further connect the structure to its historical context.

Internally, the building offers spacious apartments with floor-to-ceiling French doors and loggias that open up views to Herzog Park and the building's private garden. The two-storey entrance hall, clad in natural stone and solid oak, serves as a communal interface, bridging the public and private realms.

  • Integration with historical urban fabric

  • Use of plaster and Danube limestone

  • Spacious apartments with park views

  • Two-storey entrance hall as a communal space

  • Private gardens designed by Italian landscape architects

Feature Description
Location Munich, Germany
Size 2,800 sqm
Floors 5
Apartments Full-storey, penthouse, and multi-storey units
Materials Plaster, Danube limestone, natural stone

Kolbergerstraße 5 stands as a testament to contemporary architecture's ability to engage with historical contexts, offering a modern living experience that respects its surroundings.

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Facade: The facade features delicate plaster on the powerful lesenes and rougher plaster on setback wall surfaces, with horizontal bands of Danube limestone below the large windows.
  • Interior: The interior spaces feature large-format panels of natural stone and solid oak cladding.

Materials

  • Plaster — Facade
  • Stone — Interior flooring and features
  • Wood — Interior wall cladding and doors

Construction / Systems

  • Structural: The building is a freestanding five-storey structure with a contemporary interpretation of historical typologies.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: white, natural wood tones, stone grey
  • Lighting: Natural light is emphasized through large windows and skylights.

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