EducationalDesign

As Germany’s official cultural arm abroad, the Goethe-Institut promotes the German language and fosters international cultural exchange through film, art, performance, and education. Its new San Francisco home builds on a legacy that began in 1967, reestablishing the Institut as a dynamic “third place” for locals and visitors alike. The space hosts a broad range of programs—language classes, lectures, screenings, exhibitions, and live performances—requiring a design that is equally diverse, flexible, and welcoming for all ages. Eric Rorer Eric Rorer Materiality & Architectural Dialogue Minimalist bones meet playful precision. Natural wood wraps into benches and bookshelves. Recycled panels echo... More