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Design
One is King Maximilian II of Bavaria, the founder of the museum, and the other is a tribute to the ‘King Guest,’ the culture-appreciating visitor. King Maximilian II loved beautiful objects within a harmonious ambiance. This affection is reflected in the museum through the stylistic alignment of interior architecture and exhibited objects. Such coherence is also characteristic of Brückner Architekten’s architectural projects, which consistently create a strong identity, and this is also evident in the new museum restaurant. Exquisite materials that age gracefully, such as oiled oak parquet, along with excellent proportions, harmonious colors and textures, and carefully designed lighting, create an atmosphere where guests feel like royalty.
Construction
The fundamental design element of the rooms is a treasure chamber. Here, too, light plays an essential role, as the halogen lights are positioned to effectively illuminate glasses, ceramics, cutlery, and porcelain. They highlight the brilliance of the objects and bring their value to the forefront. The centerpiece of the restaurant, however, is a five-meter-long oak table, carved from a single tree. This table is a reference to courtly dining and seats 14 people. The high chairs evoke the chair’s predecessor, the throne. The tables invite guests to dine and engage in dialogue.
Completed
A particular highlight of the restaurant is the spacious south terrace at the foot of the castle-like west wing, situated amidst the museum’s newly designed garden. On mild summer evenings, guests can enjoy views of the illuminated fountain courtyard and the museum facade until late into the night.
LOCATION:
Munich
STATUS:
Completed
CLIENT:
Bavarian National Museum
GFA:
xxxx sqm
USE:
Restaurant
PLANNING:
2009
COMPLETION:
2011