Designed by J.Majer H. Architects of Berlin, the “Schaustelle” meaning “Show Site” is temporary pavilion and platform for the four collections housed at the Pinakothek der Moderne, in Munich. As the Pinakothek der Moderne is closed for few months due to renovation works, the temporary closure has been seen as an opportunity that would give rise to a makeshift exhibition building – the Schaustelle. The Schaustelle is a place of interaction, a provisional art gallery and a space for large format works and new concepts, all at the same time.

The Schaustelle is to be seen as a platform for transdisciplinary exchange, reflection, experiments and open-ended processes. The scaffolding structure, set up for the duration of renovations, will provide the four collections with a lively platform that will host exhibitions, workshops, talks, performances, film screenings and video installations. The organizational scheme was requested by the Pinakothek.

The large exhibition space at the ground floor is flexible and therefore could be easily adapted to suit requirements of the various exhibition settings of the four collections. The building is a tall and partly cantilevered framework structure made of reusable scaffolding elements. The outdoor space will serve as a projection area and also as an additional exhibition space. The scaffold structure invites visitors to walk through it, while they catch new glimpses of the city beyond.

The architect Jürgen Mayer H. explained that, for them, a respectful, sustainable handling of material for this temporary building was important. According to him, the Schaustelle will simply be disbanded.