{"id":43870,"date":"2018-07-05T08:45:14","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T12:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=43870"},"modified":"2022-01-07T12:19:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T17:19:33","slug":"behind-building-richter-musikowski-futurium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/practice\/materials\/behind-building-richter-musikowski-futurium\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the Building: Richter Musikowski\u2019s Fantastic Futurium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><em>Architizer is thrilled to announce the <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inside-architizer\/updates\/2022-aawards-winners-announcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winners of the 10th Annual A+Awards<\/a>! Want to earn global recognition for your projects? Sign up to be notified when the <a href=\"https:\/\/enter.architizerawards.com\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11th Annual A+Awards<\/a> program launches.\u00a0<\/em><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.richtermusikowski.com\/kultur\/haus-der-zukunft-berlin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Futurium<\/a>\u00a0is a glass jewel set in the heart of Berlin, between the historic docks of the River Spree and the bustling streets of the new transit hub. Commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Education and Research, and designed by Berlin-based architects <a href=\"http:\/\/www.richtermusikowski.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Richter Musikowski<\/a>, the building features an ever-changing program aimed at shaping the Germany of tomorrow. \u00a0\u201cIt offers space for exciting discussions, creative workshops and visionary ideas,\u201d explained Managing Director Stefan Brandt, \u201cThe Futurium is\u00a0also a place for encounters:\u00a0politics, science, business and society come together here to exchange ideas about the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43883\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43883\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-43883 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/170830_Schnitt_o_label-1-e1529825038439-1024x486.jpg?resize=1024%2C486&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/170830_Schnitt_o_label-1-e1529825038439.jpg?resize=1024%2C486&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/170830_Schnitt_o_label-1-e1529825038439.jpg?resize=300%2C142&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/170830_Schnitt_o_label-1-e1529825038439.jpg?resize=768%2C365&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/170830_Schnitt_o_label-1-e1529825038439.jpg?w=1527&amp;ssl=1 1527w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>The building comprises three levels: The Forum (ground floor), the Cloud (second floor) and the Cave (basement); image via Richter Musikowski.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The crystalline building is organized into three levels, each tailored to a specific function: The Forum is a ground-floor extension of the adjacent plaza, a voluminous space perfect for hosting conferences, special events and public discourse. The Cloud is a &#8220;shop window into the future,&#8221; a second-story exhibition hall whose cantilevered glass fa\u00e7ades frame urban panoramas.\u00a0The Cave is a subterranean laboratory, a secluded place where researchers explore new ideas and test out inventions.<\/p>\n<p>Such an ambitious, forward-looking program demanded an equally avant-garde architecture. From the iridescent exterior glazing to the dynamic interior lighting, we break down the innovative materials that shape Berlin&#8217;s \u201cHouse of the Future.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43924\" style=\"width: 677px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43924\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43924 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FEATURED_IMAGE.jpg?resize=667%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FEATURED_IMAGE.jpg?w=667&amp;ssl=1 667w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/FEATURED_IMAGE.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Schnepp Renou; via Richter Musikowski.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_43928\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43928\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43928 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Futurium_facade-2_2000x1125-1024x576.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Futurium_facade-2_2000x1125.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Futurium_facade-2_2000x1125.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Futurium_facade-2_2000x1125.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Futurium_facade-2_2000x1125.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43928\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Ulrich Rossmann; via ARUP.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Glass Fa\u00e7ades<\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/saint-gobain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saint-Gobain<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/stagapi.architizer.com\/brands\/schueco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Schueco Jansen<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The most striking feature of the Futurium is its kaleidoscopic <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=glazed%20fa%C3%A7ades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glazed fa\u00e7ades<\/a>, clad in almost 8,000 diamond-shaped glass cassettes. The cassettes, developed in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/ove-arup-partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arup<\/a>\u00a0engineers, consist of roughcast glazing printed with a white ceramic <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=fritted%20glass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">frit<\/a> and affixed to folded stainless steel plates. The combination of reflective and transparent surfaces ensures that the exterior never appears the same from two different viewpoints. <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=structural%20silicone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Structural silicone<\/a> joints eliminate the need for exterior mullions and allow the fa\u00e7ade to seamlessly transition to clear, all-glass picture windows at the front and rear of the exhibition hall.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43887\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43887\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43887 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Futurium-title-image-1024x502.jpg?resize=1024%2C502&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Futurium-title-image.jpg?resize=1024%2C502&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Futurium-title-image.jpg?resize=300%2C147&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Futurium-title-image.jpg?resize=768%2C377&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/Futurium-title-image.jpg?w=2038&amp;ssl=1 2038w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Schnepp Renou; via Richter Musikowski.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_43931\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43931\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43931 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/5a02c5934cb046aba56e691fac10015c.c4b964ca-1024x626.jpg?resize=1024%2C626&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"1024\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/5a02c5934cb046aba56e691fac10015c.c4b964ca.jpg?resize=1024%2C626&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/5a02c5934cb046aba56e691fac10015c.c4b964ca.jpg?resize=300%2C184&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/5a02c5934cb046aba56e691fac10015c.c4b964ca.jpg?resize=768%2C470&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/5a02c5934cb046aba56e691fac10015c.c4b964ca.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Schnepp Renou; via Richter Musikowski.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Concrete Pavers<\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtf-freese.de\/home-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GTF Freese<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The angular massing creates two sheltered forecourts, one for each entrance, which are connected by a public thoroughfare alongside the building. These outdoor spaces are differentiated from their surroundings by a continuous pattern of precast <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=concrete%20pavers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concrete pavers<\/a> inlaid in a soft pavement of asphalt mixed with rubber granules. A special reflective concrete was specified for the pavers causing them to take on the iridescent glow of the fa\u00e7ades in certain lights. The polka dot motif is further emphasized by rounded planters and brightly colored circular benches which are peppered around the plazas.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43909\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43909\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-43909 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319237-41_send-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319237-41_send.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319237-41_send.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319237-41_send.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319237-41_send.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43909\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Schnepp Renou; via Richter Musikowski.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_43919\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43919\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-43919 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000320544_send-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000320544_send.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000320544_send.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000320544_send.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000320544_send.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Schnepp Renou; via Richter Musikowski.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Perforated Metal<\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/durlum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Durlum<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eichhorn-holzwerkstaette.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Adrian Eichhorn Holzwerkst\u00e4tten<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Forum acts as both the main foyer and the central meeting point of the building. It is a bright and airy space, illuminated by a powder-coated aluminum ceiling with concealed <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=led%20lighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LED<\/a> lighting. The open-cell structure gives the ceiling a woven appearance and its perforated webs allow for more even light distribution. The walls of the conference area are also clad in <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=perforated%20aluminum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">perforated aluminum panels<\/a> for enhanced acoustics. These mircro-perforations create a subtle diamond pattern across the interior, echoing the exterior glazing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43898\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43898\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-43898 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319302-05_web-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319302-05_web.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319302-05_web.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319302-05_web.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Schnepp Renou; via Tepper.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_43899\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43899\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-43899 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000318818_send.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000318818_send.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000318818_send.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Schnepp Renou; via Tepper.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Conveyance<\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tepper-aufzuege.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tepper<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At the center of the Forum is a spaceship-like <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=led%20lighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elevator<\/a> so large that it occasionally doubles as a performance space. In contrast to the white walls and ceilings, the elevator core is clad in black structural glass \u2014 also manufactured by Schueco Jansen \u2014 dotted with clear portholes. These round openings offer visitors a glimpse of the building\u2019s inner workings, including the glowing paraffin tanks adjacent to the elevator shaft, where solar energy generated by the rooftop <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=photovoltaic%20systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">photovoltaic system<\/a> is stored.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43892\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43892\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-43892 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/csm_Zumtobel-Futurium-01_b75fa13523-1024x682.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/csm_Zumtobel-Futurium-01_b75fa13523.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/csm_Zumtobel-Futurium-01_b75fa13523.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/csm_Zumtobel-Futurium-01_b75fa13523.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/csm_Zumtobel-Futurium-01_b75fa13523.jpg?w=1801&amp;ssl=1 1801w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo via Zumtobel.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_43948\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43948\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item wp-image-43948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/futurium-stair-composite-zumbtobel-left-and-Schnepp-Renou-right.jpg?resize=1024%2C737&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"1024\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/futurium-stair-composite-zumbtobel-left-and-Schnepp-Renou-right.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/futurium-stair-composite-zumbtobel-left-and-Schnepp-Renou-right.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/futurium-stair-composite-zumbtobel-left-and-Schnepp-Renou-right.jpg?resize=768%2C553&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photos by Zumbtobel (left) and Schnepp Renou (right).<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Stairs and Railings<\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metallart-gmbh.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MetallArt<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Opposite the elevator core is the sculptural main <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=stairs%20%26%20railing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stair<\/a>, outlined in black and enclosed in clear glass fritted with large white dots (see sixth and final image). Secondary staircases are also scattered throughout the building. For instance, a glossy black spiral stair provides access to a mezzanine within the exhibition hall while a matte black, angular stair zigzags down into the basement.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43918\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43918\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43918 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319084_send-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319084_send.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319084_send.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319084_send.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000319084_send.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Schnepp Renou; via Richter Musikowski.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_43917\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43917\" class=\"size-large wp-image-43917 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000318752-54_send-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Futurium by Richter Musikowski\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000318752-54_send.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000318752-54_send.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000318752-54_send.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.staging.arc.ht\/wp-content\/uploads\/SCRE_000318752-54_send.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-43917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>Photo by Schnepp Renou; via Richter Musikowski.<\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Interior Lighting<\/h2>\n<p>Manufactured by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/zumtobel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Zumtobel<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To create the desired atmosphere within each level, the architects turned to Berlin-based design firm <a href=\"http:\/\/fly.bsx.design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Realities United<\/a>\u00a0and lighting manufacturer Zumtobel. 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