Day of Open Monuments at HfG Archive Ulm: Experience Architecture and Design
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Architecture, Design History and a Monument to Touch
On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the HfG Archive Ulm in the building of the University of Design opens its doors for the Day of Open Monuments. The art experience leads to a place where German post-war modernity, visual communication, and the idea of democratic design remain tangible to this day.
A House that Wrote Design History
The university building designed by Max Bill, opened in 1955 in the presence of Walter Gropius, appears as a strictly rhythmic reinforced concrete skeleton construction that is both sober and visionary. Exposed concrete, clear lines, and functional sequences of spaces characterize the exhibition atmosphere and make the architecture itself an exhibit.
HfG as a School of the Modern Gaze
The University of Design Ulm is one of the most influential training institutions for industrial design, visual communication, and design thinking in the 20th century. The archive at Hochsträß documents this history with a permanent exhibition where topics such as teaching, everyday objects, design methods, and the impact of HfG on international design culture come together.
Guided Tours with a Clear Focus on Architecture and Ideas
On the Day of Open Monuments, visitors can tour the university building and participate in free guided tours. The tours provide insights into the construction history, monument protection, and the close connection between living, learning, and working at HfG. Meeting point is the entrance of the University of Design on Level 1, in the cafeteria.
Accessibility and Practical Visit
The barrier-free access to the archive is via the entrances on the 2nd floor and the entrance on the 3rd floor. Public, free parking is located below the university building. This makes the visit also easily planable for architecture enthusiasts, families, and culturally curious guests.
Why the Visit is Worthwhile
This day uniquely connects work observation, architectural experience, and cultural education. Those who want to experience HfG not just as a chapter of design history but as a living think tank will find one of the most precise and inspiring places of modernity in southern Germany here.
Conclusion: The Day of Open Monuments at HfG Archive Ulm offers a rare interplay of architecture, history, and design. Those who want to understand design as a cultural language should experience this original on-site.
Official Channels of HfG Archive Ulm:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hfg.archiv.ulm/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HfG.Archiv
- YouTube: No official profile found
- Website: https://www.hfg-archiv.museumulm.de
