Crespo-Haus
Frankfurt am Main
In close coordination with the heritage preservation authorities and the Crespo Foundation as owner and user, the listed building ensemble from the 1950s was renovated to create open spaces for studios, workshops, administration, and exhibition areas.
The revitalized glass roof on the ground floor, along with the new elevator and connecting bridge in the atrium, provides central access between the office spaces on the upper floors and the exhibition areas on the ground and basement levels. The distinctive new structure is characterized by a sweeping cantilevered roof. The green roof design harmonizes with the style of the monastic courtyard, while the transparent design of the annex allows light and views into the exhibition spaces and establishes a new connection to the city and the medieval Carmelite monastery via the large open staircase. The open building design integrates the Crespo Foundation’s mission to connect art, education, and social engagement, offering inviting spaces for human interaction.
Keyfacts
| Site | 927 sqm |
| GFA (above-ground) | 3.400 sqm |
| Start of construction | September 2022 |
| Completion | April 2024 |
| Architects | Schmidt Plöcker Architekten, Frankfurt |
