Central Library Ulm

Situated directly adjacent to the historical Town Hall and near Ulm Minster, the Public Library has the form of an imposing pyramid, with a footprint of 28 x 28 m and a total height of more than 36 m. The exceptional feature of this building, designed by the Cologne architect Gottfried Böhm, is that its outer façade of more than 4,994 m2 is made of glass.

Year of completion
2004
Library category

Project Data

Overall Cost
€ 12'700'000
Total Floor Area
4'670 m²

Location

Vestgasse 1
Ulm