The Hyparschale, Magdeburg Events Building, 20th Century Architecture, German Building Restoration Project, Images
The Hyparschale Building in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt
Modern Historical Building Preservation in Germany ? design by von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects
5 Dec 2019
The Hyparschale Building
Design: von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects
Location: Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Perspective exterior Hyparschale © gmp Architects
The Hyparschale Building in Magdeburg at the eastern bank of the River Elbe, which dates from 1969, is one of about fifty shell buildings by Ulrich Müther that are still in existence. Having stood empty for over 20 years, the refurbishment of the building in line with monument preservation guidelines is now starting to a design by architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp). The focus is on reviving the structure as an events and exhibition venue, as well as overhauling and repairing the concrete shell roof, which will once again bring to life the spatial effect of this hall with its column-free construction.
Perspective, view from gallery level © gmp Architekten
With his audacious concrete shells, the structural engineer Ulrich Müther had a major impact on modern architecture in the GDR. With the Magdeburg Hyparschale, one of the largest of its kind, he created at Rotehornpark a deliberate counterpoint to the adjoining City Hall an expressive brick building from the 1920s which, starting from mid-2020, will also be ref...