Chemical State and National Veterinary Research Office, Münster, Germany
Competition: 2000 - 1st Prize
Construction period: 2001 - 2003
Design: Eckhard Gerber
Project director/Project manager: René Koblank
Project team: René Koblank, Sabine Diegritz (LA), Markus Petry, Beate Mack, Ivonne Kauß, Stefan Lemke, Angelika Stenzel et al.
Client: Land NRW vertr. durch den BLB Münster
Gross area: 14.253 m²
Volume: 54.033 m³
Two square buildings, both circling an inner courtyard, form an ensemble. They both have simple white plaster façades and horizontal continuous windows. The north and the east wing of the main building have a single-bay layout. Their filigree glazed post and rail façades towards the green courtyard characterise the open and transparent atmosphere. Single-flight stairs along the courtyard façade underline this concept.