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Kunsthaus Bregenz (KUB)

A glowing cube of etched glass on the lakeshore, the Kunsthaus Bregenz is Peter Zumthor's celebrated contemporary art museum. Opened in 1997, it is widely regarded as one of Europe's finest exhibition buildings.

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The Kunsthaus Bregenz, known simply as the KUB, is a masterpiece of modern architecture designed by the Swiss architect Peter Zumthor and opened in 1997. From the outside it appears as a quiet, luminous cube clad entirely in finely etched glass shingles that shimmer with the changing light of the sky and the lake. Inside, Zumthor created a radical concept of daylight, drawing natural light down through the glass skin and a hidden ceiling system so that the galleries glow with a soft, even brightness. There is no permanent collection here; instead the KUB hosts a celebrated programme of contemporary exhibitions, inviting world-renowned artists to respond to its unique spaces. The building has won international acclaim and is frequently cited among the most admired works of contemporary architecture in Europe.

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  • 1997 year — The year the Kunsthaus Bregenz opened its doors to the public
  • 712 panels — Etched glass shingles wrap the entire facade like fish scales
  • 4 floors — Three luminous exhibition levels sit above the entrance hall

📍 Karl-Tizian-Platz 3, 6900, Bregenz

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