Pfahlbaumuseum, Unteruhldingen

Situated directly on the shores of Lake Constance, the new building of Pfahlbaumuseum Unteruhldingen invites visitors on a journey through time, translating 6,000 years of history into contemporary architecture that references the famous stilt houses. The new structure serves not only as an entrance but also as a transition between present and past, between land and water. A precise lighting plan accompanies this journey. A notable feature is the lighting ambiance on the ground floor: luminaires intentionally project caustics, light reflections typically created by waves on the waterbed. This subtle staging directly ties into the museum’s theme—life on and with the water—making it visually perceptible even before the first exhibit is seen.