Since its opening in 1979, the Sprengel Museum on the northern shore of the Maschsee has impressed visitors not only with its art of the 20th and 21st centuries, but also with its architectural development. The first phase of construction, designed by Peter and Ursula Trint and Dieter Quast, impresses with its openness: glass fronts provide insights into the exhibition rooms as soon as you enter. The 120-meter-long Museumsstraße, a paved alley made of exposed concrete, runs as the main axis through the building, with the individual exhibition areas branching off from it.
In 1992, the museum was expanded to include additional exhibition and event spaces that seamlessly connect to the original building. The imposing concrete columns on the terrace are a highlight, reminiscent of classical museum architecture and also serving as supports for exhibition banners.
The 2015 extension, designed by Meili, Peter & Partner Architects of Zurich, adds 5,250 square meters to the museum, including 1,400 square meters of exhibition space. A two-storey hall with a generous spiral ramp and staircase, the Calder Hall, connects the different levels and houses two of Alexander Calder's famous mobiles. The new exhibition spaces vary in size and ceiling height, giving the tour a dynamic rhythm.
What began with a generous donation from the chocolate manufacturer and namesake Bernhard Sprengel has grown over decades into an important collection of paintings, sculptures, graphics and photographs. To protect the works of Picasso, among others, as well as the numerous visitors, a Fiberseal smoke protection curtain was installed in the cloakroom area. This can also seal very large wall openings to keep out smoke, without disturbing the look of the unique interior like a conventional solid fire protection door would.
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