Klosterberg 11, 59872 Meschede
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1998-2002
Architekt Prof. Dr.-Ing. E. h. Peter Kulka
(with Konstantin Pichler as project partner in employment)
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Total projects: 483
59757 Arnsberg
Distance: 20.52 km
59519 Möhnesee
Distance: 21.51 km
The buildings of the Benedictine abbey Königsmünster form a cloistral complex established over 70 years of continual expansion.
The latest structure in this heterogeneous ensemble is Haus der Stille (house of peace). It is the abbey’s guest house, in which guests can stay for one or two weeks for contemplation.
The structure consists of two exposed concrete cubes, separated by a 3m-wide longitudinal groove. The larger structure accommodates social rooms, offices and the cells, the slimmer the staircase and the wayside chapel. The latter is a high, but small room, flooded by light from above.
The cubes are connected by four glazed bridges on various levels. In consideration of the contemplation and self-communion purposes the abbey tries to cater for, only essentials are found here. The walls are all made of exposed concrete, the floors are parqueted, shadow and light are important design elements.
The guest house’s twenty cells also do only feature what’s really needed; the surrounding countryside aside, peace is the biggest luxury afforded to the guests.
Awards:
Deutscher Architekturpreis 2003 (E.ON Ruhrgas AG), Anerkennung
Architekturpreis NRW 2004 (BDA NRW), Preisträger
Author: editorial baukunst-nrw
Last changed on 08.05.2024
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Architecture » Commercial Buildings » Hospitality & Tourism
