DE-MONUMENTALISING THE HAUS DER KUNST
In order to begin the masterplanning process for the new Haus Der Kunst, I first needed to find the balance between remembering and forgetting which would also determine the level of intervention needed. To gain an understanding of how both ends of the spectrum, I established 9 concepts from Pierce to Ruin to Conceal. Each concept had a term, definition and precedent which then informed the subsequent masterplan. Using research through design, I concluded that the final masterplan would need to subvert the narrative of the Haus Der Kunst by removing the monumental elements. The building will then be developed as a collage of original and new material, whilst the removed fragments will be reused to create new structures across the park.

STRUGGLE - CONFRONT - RECONCILE
In order to reconnect the Haus Der Kunst with Munich and bring it into the future, the city must first confront it's contentious past. In response to this, the Haus Der Kunst will undergo several interventions in order to transform the building from a destination into a gateway, subverting its intended use and monumentality. In addition to these interventions, a masterplan of the surrounding site will be designed in order to further link the building back into the city. This plan is intended to be long term, as the process of reconciliation will require several stages and a gradual reintroduction of the building back into its community in order to succeed.

LOST/ FOUND - ART AND THE HAUS DER KUNST
Upon the opening of the Haus Der Kunst in 1937, a Day of German Art was held celebrating 'Great German Art'. However, simultaneously the 'Degenerative Art' exhibition was opened, condemning other art by Jewish artists and other movements such as Impressionism. Throughout the war both 'degenerate' and 'great' art was stolen from opposers of the regime, and although several hundred have been found in the Munich Art Discovery and by the Monuments Men, thousands are still missing. This map links Munich with the Degenerate, Lost and Found art and their current or last known location, creating a topography of art lines. Along these lines, interventions within the city will be created in order to begin the process of reconnecting the building with its community.

CONFRONTING THE PAST
The Haus Der Kunst in Munich is the largest surviving complete piece of Nazi Architecture in the World. Since the end of WWII, the city has struggled to confront the contentious building, choosing to conceal the facade with trees. In 2017, Chipperfield proposed taking these away in order to reconnect the building with the city. However, these plans were condemned and the building remains untouched.