The idea to extend the Kunsthaus Zürich was born in 2001 in order to create more space for temporary exhibitions and the growing collection. The project was realized through a cooperation between the City of Zurich, the Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft and the Stiftung Zürcher Kunsthaus. This collaboration made it possible to finance and implement the project. An international architectural competition was held in 2008, which was won by David Chipperfield Architects. Their design impressed with its functional and design quality.
One of the biggest challenges was integrating the new building into the existing urban environment. The extension had to blend harmoniously into the cityscape and at the same time serve as a striking cultural center.
Project: Extension building
Number of participating companies in the UhuCloud: 111
Number of participants in the UhuCloud: 120
Client: Einfache Gesellschaft Kunsthaus-Erweiterung (EGKE)
Owner: Stiftung Zürcher Kunsthaus
Users: Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft
Client representative: Office for Buildings
Architect: David Chipperfield Architects, Berlin
Completion: Opening fall 2021
Photos: Juliet Haller, Office for Urban Development