Munich Rejects David Chipperfield's Haus der Kunst Renovation Plan
The city of Munich has officially rejected David Chipperfield's renovation plan for the Haus der Kunst, the former House of German Art commissioned by Adolf Hitler in 1937. The proposal, unveiled in December 2016, aimed to restore the building's original Nazi-era facade and interior design, sparking outrage from politicians, residents, and Jewish associations. Critics argued it was a step backward from the museum's transformation into a prestigious contemporary art venue under directors Chris Dercon and Okwui Enwezor. Chipperfield defended the project, emphasizing interior optimization and system upgrades rather than facade changes. The rejected plan included a 78 million euro budget for performance spaces, concerts, debates, and an English garden. The decision followed heated debates in the Bavarian Parliament.
Key facts
- Munich rejected David Chipperfield's renovation plan for Haus der Kunst.
- The building was originally the House of German Art, commissioned by Adolf Hitler in 1937.
- The proposal aimed to restore the original Nazi-era design.
- The plan was unveiled in December 2016.
- Opposition came from politicians, residents, and Jewish associations.
- Haus der Kunst became a prestigious contemporary art museum under Chris Dercon and Okwui Enwezor.
- Chipperfield argued the project focused on interior optimization and system upgrades.
- The renovation budget was 78 million euros, including performance spaces and an English garden.
- The decision followed debates in the Bavarian Parliament.
Entities
Artists
- David Chipperfield
- Chris Dercon
- Okwui Enwezor
Institutions
- Haus der Kunst
- Bavarian Parliament
- Artribune
Locations
- Munich
- Germany