O.M.U. – Architektur im Quadrat Kunst+Pause im Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln (MAKK)

To mark the 100th anniversary of Oswald Mathias Ungers’ birth, the Museum of Applied Arts in Cologne (MAKK) is dedicating an exhibition full of ideas, visions, and iconic forms to the legendary Cologne architect.

In this “Kunst+Pause” episode with Anke Leyendecker, we visit the MAKK to delve into the mind of a remarkable architect who never viewed architecture merely as buildings—but as a concept, an attitude, and a cultural language. Clean forms, strong grids, the legendary square: everything appears minimalist, precise, and timeless.

Today, more than ever, his ideas are regaining relevance: How do we want to live in the future? How do we combine sustainability with good design? And why do some spaces immediately feel just right? Ungers always conceived of architecture as an interplay of art, function, and atmosphere—one that should remain adaptable.

At the intersection of architecture, art, design, and urban thinking, we discover a visionary: the architect of the Wallraf-Richartz Museum.

An inspiring interlude for everyone who loves cities, spaces, and good design.

Registration is required!