After occupying several different sites, in 1959 the Aargauer Kunsthaus moved into the museum building designed by local architects Loepfe,Hänni and Hänggli. The building with its distinctive spiral staircase has fulfilled its purpose admirably ever since. The highly praised extension by the architects Herzog & de Meuron and artist Rémy Zaugg opened in 2003.
Blending seamlessly with its urban surroundings, the Kunsthaus creates a harmonious union of the old and new building between park area and town. While the concourse and foyer with the old and the new spiral staircases are spectacular, they are not overwhelming but open and welcoming. In the exhibition rooms, in contrast, the architecture recedes into the background.
The Aargauer Kunsthaus offers a total of 3000 square metres of exhibition space in brightly lit, expansive galleries. Besides the foyer, completely redesigned in 2023 by the architects Herzog & de Meuron, the museum café and shop entice visitors to linger and browse art books and selected products. The basement houses the outreach workshop and a multifunction room.
Photos: René Rötheli, Baden
