Transforming Mathildenhhe: A World Heritage Site

In 1908, the Exhibition Hall at the Mathildenhhe Artists Colony in Darmstadtdesigned by the Jugendstil architect Joseph Maria Olbrichwas inaugurated. A century later, schneider+schumacher was entrusted with its general renovation. To begin with, the office had to grapple with the buildings historic architectural substance, its complex climatic and exhibition technology, as well as the spatial and design challenges inherent to the iconic structure. Also playing an important role was the buildings status as a protected landmark and the decisionannounced in the course of the renovationsby a UNESCO commission to declare the Artists Colony a World Heritage Site. This richly illustrated volume tells the story of this building while showing readers how the architects have allowed it to speak again for itself, at the same time introducing new voices with the addition of contemporary elements. History and renovation of the unique Art Nouveau monument Best practice example of a sensitive restoration consistent with conservation requirements Published on the occasion of the reopening in autumn of 2024