Image credit: Kéré Architecture
Kéré Architecture has unveiled plans for the Museum Ehrhardt, a 14,000-square-foot institution dedicated to photography and contemporary art in Plüschow, northern Germany. The project marks the Berlin-based studio’s first cultural commission in Germany and its first museum building in Europe.
Image credit: Kéré Architecture
Image credit: Kéré Architecture
Initiated by Dr. Jens Ehrhardt and Elke Weicht-Ehrhardt, the museum honors Alfred Ehrhardt, a key figure of the New Objectivity movement known for his work in painting, photography, and film. The site, near the Baltic Sea, was selected for the family’s historical ties to the region and its existing cultural activity centered around Schloss Plüschow, which hosts an artist residency and gallery.
Image credit: Kéré Architecture
Image credit: Kéré Architecture
Kéré’s design emphasizes contextual craftsmanship and environmental performance. A free-formed, 260-foot rammed earth wall defines the central exhibition axis, contributing to natural humidity and temperature regulation. A lightweight timber framework above is designed for dismantling and reuse, developed in collaboration with Austria’s HK Architekten.
Image credit: Kéré Architecture
Image credit: Kéré Architecture
Complementing the building are landscaped outdoor areas, including a roof biotope and a rainwater-harvesting garden extending from the museum café. “The design choices align with Kéré Architecture’s philosophy of creating simple yet high-quality architecture that employs regional construction techniques and local resources,” the studio adds.
Image credit: Kéré Architecture
Image credit: Kéré Architecture
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