Different faces of art – Dasag topboards at the Folkwang Museum

Renoir, Monet, Munch, Picasso, Warhol, van Gogh, or Dali – this extraordinary company needs an equally unusual setting. This is how the museum in Essen introduced concrete façade slabs, stair cladding, floor tiles and Dasag surface slabs.

Today, it is a real mecca for all art lovers, but when Karl Ernst Osthaus founded the museum in Essen, no one expected that Folkwang would become one of the most important galleries with outstanding collections of German and French paintings of the 19th century.

New opening, new floor tiles and façade slabs

The history of Folkwang dates back to the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, when 24-year-old Karl Ernst Osthaus became interested in collecting works of art. The museum survived the times of World War II, and the construction of a new seat began in 2007. Dasag solutions can be admired there from the entrance – concrete façade slabs decorate the façade of the body, giving it a minimalist, designer character, and the whole is complemented by durable, reliable and aesthetic surface slabs and stair cladding. The entire project is kept in timeless, slightly ascetic gray, which perfectly harmonizes with modern, large-size glazing and is a beautiful background for the surrounding lush greenery.

Interior art – floor tiles

In the company of such celebrities as Picasso, Renoir, Monet or Dali, you need to present yourself well. In this case, the investor opted for Dasag floor tiles, which are a kind of canvas on which the architects created a stunning interior design. And here the main role is played by the undying elegance of classic colors, emphasizing the beauty of works of art and not overwhelming the composition with unnecessary details. But the aesthetic dimension is not everything. Floor tiles, due to their technical parameters, ensure the safety of visitors and trouble-free use of the surface – even in the face of increased use and high loads.

Just art on the walls and… Rebar!