Stadthaus Ulm, Municipal exhibition center at Münsterplatz, Ulm, Germany
Stadthaus Ulm is an exhibition center on Münsterplatz in Ulm and was designed by American architect Richard Meier. The building is made of white granite and has four levels connected by an open staircase that offers views of both interior and exterior spaces.
A Franciscan monastery, known as the Barfüßerkloster, stood on this site from before 1250 and was repeatedly expanded. After the Reformation it housed the city's Latin school, later a Gymnasium. It was demolished in 1878, shortly before the Minster's tower was completed, to open the view onto what was then the world's tallest spire.
The building hosts exhibitions of contemporary artists and photographers from around the world. The shows focus on architecture, environment, and current topics that invite visitors to think about the issues on display.
The main hall inside accommodates around 320 people and is used for concerts, lectures, and events. Visitors should check opening hours and current exhibitions before visiting, as the program changes regularly.
The Stadthaus was built on the site of the Barfüßerkloster, a Franciscan monastery demolished in 1878 to open the view of the Minster spire. Its 3,600 m² include a permanent exhibition on the archaeology and history of Münsterplatz on the lower level, and the Rosa Dante granite paving of the square matches the building's cladding.
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