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A Look inside the new Extension Building

A Look inside the new Extension Building

Entering the Institute’s extension building, one is greeted by the clear, bold lines of the central light-filled atrium and stairways that seem suspended in the air. The elegant three-storey building, which was inaugurated on 15 June 2017, holds 20 offices and a seminar room.

© Max-Planck-Institut für ethnologische Forschung, Foto: Thomas Meinicke

A Look inside the new Extension Building

Entering the Institute’s extension building, one is greeted by the clear, bold lines of the central light-filled atrium and stairways that seem suspended in the air. The elegant three-storey building, which was inaugurated on 15 June 2017, holds 20 offices and a seminar room.
The stairways accentuate the building’s clear lines and striking colour scheme.

© Max-Planck-Institut für ethnologische Forschung, Foto: Thomas Meinicke
Electronic information board in the entryway next to the seminar room.

© Max-Planck-Institut für ethnologische Forschung, Foto: Thomas Meinicke
Common area and kitchenette in the atrium.

© Max-Planck-Institut für ethnologische Forschung, Foto: Thomas Meinicke
View upwards towards the skylight: floating stairs and balconies create bold lines.

© Max-Planck-Institut für ethnologische Forschung, Foto: Thomas Meinicke
The dark stairs stand in striking contrast to the bright atrium.

© Max-Planck-Institut für ethnologische Forschung, Foto: Thomas Meinicke
The kitchenettes on the upper storeys each open onto a balcony; here, Institute members can relax and engage in discussions.

© Max-Planck-Institut für ethnologische Forschung, Foto: Thomas Meinicke
Large windows give the atrium and staircase a bright and airy atmosphere.

© Max-Planck-Institut für ethnologische Forschung, Foto: Thomas Meinicke
View from above of the balconies overlooking the atrium.

© Max-Planck-Institut für ethnologische Forschung, Foto: Thomas Meinicke
The birch shelves that line the hallways add a warm note against the white and slate colour scheme of the building.

© Max-Planck-Institut für ethnologische Forschung, Foto: Thomas Meinicke

A Look inside the new Extension Building

Entering the Institute’s extension building, one is greeted by the clear, bold lines of the central light-filled atrium and stairways that seem suspended in the air. The elegant three-storey building, which was inaugurated on 15 June 2017, holds 20 offices and a seminar room.