Bauhaus Museum Weimar
Museum-Shop
For the 100th anniversary of the in Weimar 1919 founded State Bauhaus, the new "Bauhaus Museum Weimar" opened on April 5, 1919, Presenting the works of the world's oldest Bauhaus collection.
"As a place of open encounter and discussion, it recalls the early phase of the most important design and art school of the 20th century and links its history with questions about the life of today and tomorrow."
Bauhaus Museum Weimar
The Bauhaus Museum chose the architect and designer FELIX SCHWAKE for the planning and designing the museum store. With his philosophy "Architecture has to be background for life", form and function were harmoniously combined in exhibition geometry.
In co-operation with Mr. von Keyserlingk, the managing director of the museum store, author and keynote speaker, specialized in retail concepts, a flexibly space concept was created which enables a daily changing product presentation.
Bauhaus Museum Weimar
Stéphane-Hessel-Platz 1
99423 Weimar
Germany
Puristic Functional Art by Felix Schwake in the New Bauhaus Museum Weimar
A Tribute to Bauhaus: The New Bauhaus Museum Weimar
On the 100th anniversary of the Staatliches Bauhaus, founded in Weimar in 1919, the new "Bauhaus Museum Weimar" opened its doors on April 5, 2019. Serving as a space for open encounters and discussions, the museum presents the world's oldest Bauhaus collection and commemorates the early phase of the most significant design and art school of the 20th century. It links the history of Bauhaus with questions about lifestyle design today and tomorrow.
Felix Schwake: A Vision for the Museum Shop
The architect and designer Felix Schwake was chosen to plan and design the museum shop. With his philosophy that "architecture must be the background for life," Schwake created a harmony between form and function that seamlessly fits into the puristic tradition of the Bauhaus.
A Harmonious Interplay of Form and Function
Felix Schwake's work is an outstanding example of functional art. His designs are more than just functional; they are aesthetically appealing objects that enrich the space in a unique way. With his puristic design, Schwake contributes to the calm, contemplative atmosphere of the museum while simultaneously creating a practical and flexible space for a daily changing product presentation.
Collaboration for a Flexible Space Concept
In collaboration with Mr. von Keyserlingk, the manager of the museum shop, author, and keynote speaker specializing in retail concepts, a flexibly changing space concept was developed. This concept allows a dynamic and versatile presentation of various products, reflecting the lively and creative energy of the Bauhaus.
Summary
Felix Schwake's puristic functional art in the Bauhaus Museum Weimar perfectly harmonizes with the philosophy and aesthetics of the Bauhaus. Through his masterful connection of form and function, he not only enriches the space but also creates an inspiring environment that keeps the spirit of the Bauhaus alive.
