Bad Arolsen Archives

Shaped by the surrounding trees, the three-story design seamlessly integrates into the urban and natural landscape with its distinctive building form. The shape is based on a massive and rectangular volume that recedes from the surroundings treetops, allowing ample space for their growth. Prefabricated rammed earth elements and narrow window openings, behind which the archive spaces are located, characterized the facade. A transparent ground floor provides views into the public accesible areas, which can be used for exhibitions and events. In addition to the building itself, the project also considers the surrounding outdoor areas. A new pathway connects the building to existing trails and the existing tree park.

Programme : Administrative, Cultural

Emplacement : Kassel, Germany

Client : Bad Arolsen Archives

Architecte : GINA in collaboration with SHA Architekten

Dates : 2023

Surface : 4.143 m²

Statut : Competition entry