Joseph Pschorr Haus | Bayerische Hausbau

Modern interpretation of a traditional townhouse

The Joseph Pschorr Haus opened its doors in 2013. Retail space can now be found on the ground floor, three upper floors and a basement level of the building, which is situated in Munich's pedestrian zone at the spot where the Pschorrbräu beer halls stood in the 1960s.

A total of 25 high-end residential units comprising approximately 2,400 m² of space are located on the fourth and fifth floors. A public underground car park is located on the second and third basement levels of the Joseph Pschorr Haus.

High level of customer traffic

The Joseph Pschorr Haus is located in close proximity to Munich's Marienplatz.

From the top down

The Joseph Pschorr Haus was built using what is referred to as "top-down construction", a method that is also used for the construction of underground railways and tunnels. A supporting basement slab made it possible to build upwards and downwards at the same time.

Historical location

A text installation on the back of the Joseph Pschorr Haus on Altheimer Eck commemorates the location where the house in which Richard Strauss was born once stood. The concept was created by the Munich-based designer Thomas Mayfried.

City living

Twenty-five exclusive residential units are located above the retail space – some boast a view of the Frauenkirche and St. Michael's church opposite.

Large dimensions

Construction of the Joseph Pschorr Haus on a site measuring approximately 5,000 m² required approximately 48,000 m³ of concrete and 5,500 tons of steel.

Joseph Pschorr Haus: high-quality, sustainable construction

A highlight of the design created by the Berlin-based architectural firm Kuehn Malvezzi is a landscaped atrium that gradually widens at the top. The plants are reflected in the folded, mirrored glass in the atrium, giving the impression of a giant kaleidoscope.

The Joseph Pschorr Haus received certification in Platinum from the German Sustainable Building Council.

Facts and location

Completion

2013

Design

Kuehn Malvezzi, Berlin

Floor space

22.909 m²

Good to know

Richard Strauss was born in Altheimer Eck (at that time Altheimer Eck 2) in 1864. Today, the back of Joseph Pschorr Haus building faces this street. A text installation created by the Munich-based designer Thomas Mayfried commemorates the historic site.