Person standing in front of a modern building with a translucent tiled facade and visible wooden trusswork.

A person stands in front of a building with a facade made of overlapping, translucent tiles. The structure has a modern design with visible wooden trusswork behind the tiles.

A modern building with a textured, translucent facade stands next to a construction crane. The building has a gabled roof and is clad in a material that gives it a shimmering appearance. A person is standing nearby, looking up at the structure.
A building facade covered with overlapping cast-glass tiles, creating a shimmering and textured appearance.
A person stands in front of a building with a unique facade made of translucent, overlapping tiles, creating a textured, glowing effect. The structure features a visible wooden trusswork pattern behind the tiles.
A narrow street lined with historic buildings featuring a modern facade with cast-glass tiles on the right.
A modern building with a facade clad in cast-glass tiles next to a historic stone building with Gothic-style windows.
Close-up view of a building facade with overlapping cast-glass tiles arranged in a beaver-tail pattern, creating a textured and translucent surface.
A view of a modern building with a sloped roof covered in translucent tiles, situated among traditional tiled roofs.
A rooftop view of a cityscape featuring a prominent historic church tower and half-timbered houses. The foreground shows a roof covered with translucent, textured tiles.
Close-up of transparent cast-glass tiles resembling beaver tails, mounted on a stone wall.
Close-up view of a building facade featuring translucent cast-glass tiles arranged in a beaver-tail pattern, with a partially open door revealing wooden trusswork inside.
Aerial view of a building with a translucent roof structure, revealing a wooden trusswork pattern underneath. The surrounding area includes older buildings with traditional roofs.
Interior view of a building featuring a wooden truss ceiling, a modern staircase with integrated lighting, and exposed stone walls.
Interior view of a building with a wooden truss structure and a staircase. The walls and ceiling are made of a lattice of wooden beams, with glass panels allowing light to filter through. Two people are visible, one ascending the stairs and another walking on the floor. There are exposed stone walls at the lower level.
Interior view of a modern structure featuring wooden trusswork and a staircase with metal railings.
Interior view of a space with stone walls and a wooden staircase.
Close-up view of a wooden truss structure with glass tiles in the background.
Interior detail showing a wooden truss structure against a stone wall.
Interior view of a modern wooden structure with diagonal beams and a black metal railing.
Interior view of a building with exposed wooden trusswork and stone walls.
A triptych of images showing a street with historic buildings. The first image depicts a traditional half-timbered house. The second image shows a blurred effect over the same scene. The third image features a modern building with a textured facade replacing the historic structure.
Aerial view of a city map with buildings and streets marked in grey.
Architectural floor plan showing the layout of a building with multiple rooms, staircases, and entrance areas.
Architectural section drawing of a building with a triangular roof structure and visible internal truss framework.
A series of architectural drawings showing the progressive development of a building's wooden truss structure.
An architectural diagram illustrating the structural framework of a building, featuring detailed trusswork and labeled components.
Technical drawing showing assembly instructions for a wooden truss structure with labeled components and connection details.
A digital model of a building structure with a geometric, lattice-like framework, featuring a gabled roof. The structure appears to be composed of intersecting beams in various colors, creating a transparent, skeletal appearance.

Story

Restoring Reutlingen's Architectural Legacy The Museum Historical Oberamteistraße in Reutlingen the city's rich architectural lineage, dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries. The project, helmed by wulf architekten, meticulously restores a historic row of half-timbered houses and introduces a new corner building where the former »Stone House« once stood. This blend of preservation and innovation creates a dynamic cultural hub that serves both as a museum and a venue for events. The new structure's exterior is clad in cast-glass »beaver-tail« tiles, a material choice that plays with light and shadow, offering a visual dialogue between the past and present. The wooden trusswork within reimagines the silhouette of the lost historic house, making the intangible memories of the site tangible once more. The museum's design is both a respectful nod to history and a bold architectural statement, ensuring that the stories of Reutlingen's past remain accessible to future generations.

## Design Highlights

Restoration of 12th and 13th-century half-timbered houses. New building with cast-glass »beaver-tail« tile facade. Wooden trusswork that supports and redefines the historic form. Barrier-free access and spaces for small events.

## Key Facts

Feature Description
Architect wulf architekten
Location Reutlingen, Germany
Year Completed 2025
Materials Cast-glass tiles, wood
Function Museum, event space

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Facade: The facade is clad with a homogeneous layer of cast-glass 'beaver-tail' tiles, creating a shimmering and textured appearance.

Materials

  • Glass — Used for the facade and roof tiles, creating a translucent and shimmering effect.
  • Wood — Used in the internal trusswork structure.
  • Stone — Exposed stone walls are part of the interior design.

Construction / Systems

  • Structural System: The new building features a wooden truss structure that supports the facade and roof.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Not specified
  • Lighting: The building's appearance varies from diaphanous to glittering, depending on the conditions of incident light, reflection, and interior lighting.

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