Connecting Culture.LA
Art as catalyst in the public space of Landshut (Bavaria)
Semester Project, M.A. Landscape Architecture, Winter Semester 2024/25
Topic
The historic center of Landshut and the neighboring Hofgarten have a medieval character and are rich in history, cultural institutions and art in public spaces. The KOENIGmuseum and the LANDS- HUTmuseum are located on the edge of the historic center and below the Hofgarten. As part of an upcoming museum expansion, the adjacent open space must also be reorganized. The required transformation raises further questions. Can the cultural institutions and art be given more visibility in the urban space? Can the historic structures, paths and squares form the backbone for a city of short distances with pedestrian-friendly, climate-adapted infrastructure? Can art and culture in public spaces become an urban catalyst?
Task
First, the students research and evaluate the existing situation of the location in a classic analysis. During a three-day excursion with overnight stays in Landshut and workshops in the museum, the students will intensively experience the site and its protagonists in an “actionistic research”. In a joint concept phase, a superordinate system of places and paths will be developed for the overall space. Subsequently, detailed open space designs for individual, self-chosen locations will be developed by design groups / in individual work.
Supervision
Prof. Dipl. -Ing. Regine Keller, Dipl. Ing. Felix Lüdicke, M.A. Daniel Wolfram, M.A. Gero Engeser
Integration Exhibition: M.A. Lisa Luksch
Tracing Trees
In the densely built-up city center of Landshut, its few existing trees stand out in particular. Espe-cially in an urban environment dominated by sealed surfaces and architecture, these green islands gain in importance. It is therefore particularly important not to regard the existing trees in isolation, but to connect them through a deliberate approach.
This inspired the idea of Tracing Trees.
Once Unnoted, Now Eye-catching!
On this path through the city center of Landshut, inconspicuous places are made visible with the help of art. The change of perspective enables the spaces to take on a new role in the city.
Follow the Bricks
During our exploration of Landshut, we came across brick structures everywhere that are closely linked to the history and the culture of the city.
They inspired our concept Follow the Bricks!
Gallery Alley
Gallery Alley transforms the city of Landshut into an interactive, open-air museum. The project envisions the citv's public urban space as a walk-able gallery, where streets and alleys serve as stages for art pieces from around the world.
Tracing the Traces
Landshut is a city rich in history and art, where the Isar and Hofgarten's natural environment have been integral since its founding. This design builds on the site's original resources, integrating modern technologies and concepts to explore the historical interaction between nature and humanity, reinterpreting this relationship through artistic expression while addressing climate-adaptive needs such as cooling, rainwater collection, and energy conversion.
