Buildings

David Chipperfield’s Museum Folkwang in Essen, Germany

By and Ellis Woodman Ellis Woodman Ellis Woodman2010-02-19T00:00:00

A broad set of steps rises up from Bismarckstrasse to the entrance courtyard.

Source: Christian Richters

Following the triumph of the Neues Museum, Chipperfield’s latest building in Essen had a tough act to follow. And while it is accomplished, has the architect played it too safe?

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