Institut Theodor Fischer

University of Stuttgart - Faculty 1 Architecture and Urban Planning

Project idea

The main idea behind the concept of this “pavilion” is very simple. The public functions such as the auditoriums and the gastronomy are embedded in the ground, thus creating a platform for the “pavilion” consisted of private spaces such as offices, library and apartments with a winter garden. To further emphasize the ” weightlessness” of the pavilion, the lobby that serves as the spatial bond is completely glazed, while the massive pillars and a curved staircase assert compositional dominance. Within the wings of the platform, there are two auditoriums that frame the central space intended for gastronomy. The constructive logic follows the same idea, the lighter steel structure characterizes the upper part of the building, while the platform is made of reinforced concrete, and the colonnade extending along the platform further emphasizes the vertical arrangement of different functions.The principles represented by the Theodor Fischer Institute are not based on the implementation of Fischer’s own templates and design rules, but rather on emphasizing his impact and approach to teaching and leadership, thus evidently leaving a mark on modernism in its entirety.

Project description

The main idea behind the concept of this “pavilion” is very simple. The public functions such as the auditoriums and the gastronomy are embedded in the ground, thus creating a platform for the “pavilion” consisted of private spaces such as offices, library and apartments with a winter garden. To further emphasize the ” weightlessness” of the pavilion, the lobby that serves as the spatial bond is completely glazed, while the massive pillars and a curved staircase assert compositional dominance. Within the wings of the platform, there are two auditoriums that frame the central space intended for gastronomy. The constructive logic follows the same idea, the lighter steel structure characterizes the upper part of the building, while the platform is made of reinforced concrete, and the colonnade extending along the platform further emphasizes the vertical arrangement of different functions.The principles represented by the Theodor Fischer Institute are not based on the implementation of Fischer’s own templates and design rules, but rather on emphasizing his impact and approach to teaching and leadership, thus evidently leaving a mark on modernism in its entirety.

Technical information

The main idea behind the concept of this “pavilion” is very simple. The public functions such as the auditoriums and the gastronomy are embedded in the ground, thus creating a platform for the “pavilion” consisted of private spaces such as offices, library and apartments with a winter garden. To further emphasize the ” weightlessness” of the pavilion, the lobby that serves as the spatial bond is completely glazed, while the massive pillars and a curved staircase assert compositional dominance. Within the wings of the platform, there are two auditoriums that frame the central space intended for gastronomy. The constructive logic follows the same idea, the lighter steel structure characterizes the upper part of the building, while the platform is made of reinforced concrete, and the colonnade extending along the platform further emphasizes the vertical arrangement of different functions.The principles represented by the Theodor Fischer Institute are not based on the implementation of Fischer’s own templates and design rules, but rather on emphasizing his impact and approach to teaching and leadership, thus evidently leaving a mark on modernism in its entirety.

Co-authors

Ena Lovrinčević