In modern architecture glass plays a dominating role. Our living spaces have become more open and translucent.
Correspondingly there is a development to the transparent in the art world. For the Wiesbaden artist Nabo Gass is a glass wall in modern architecture an ideal exhibition space for his transparent images.
Works by Nabo in the public space can be seen u. a. in the German Museum of Stained Glass Linnich, Rüsselsheim Municipal Theater, Stadthalle in Schorndorf, glass museum of the Ernsting Foundation in Coesfeld, Malden retirement home and court building Roermond in the Netherlands, parish house St. Stephan in Mainz, IGM building Hannover and in Wiesbaden the Wall of Fame in the Kurhaus conservatory, the columns on the Kureck and the stele in front of the Literaturhaus Wilhelmstrasse.
In addition to autonomous glass pictures, Gass has created many interiors with glass doors, luminous ceilings and room dividers. He has also immersed himself in the field of solar technology and designed facades of industrial buildings.
In 2019, a new hall for internet logistics was built on the Ernstings family site. The façade design by Nabo Gass was realized in collaboration with Wortmann Architects. The aim was to give form to a building that would assert itself in the challenging environment and, despite its direct, functional connection to the existing buildings, … Weiterlesen …
The balcony paneling “on the bank” depicts the river below the house in an almost photorealistic way. The balcony parapet becomes the quay wall. A girl stands there, gazing down at the river. The triple-paned structure gives the image its sense of depth. A mirrored surface reflects the wave-like sandblasting of the levels in front … Weiterlesen …
A couple experiences a spectacular lunar eclipse simultaneously in two distant locations. A memory of a moment when the two felt connected despite the great distance. In this doorway painting, Nabo shows how differently phenomena are perceived from different viewpoints. Both see the same thing, but the perspective makes the difference.
The double-leaf doors illustrate the name of the house’s owners—a family nest offering protection and security. The sandblasted safety glass panes display the residents’ fingerprints. The stork’s outline is made of blue glass rods.
Glass Ceiling in a Private Home / Approx. 3 x 4 m / Mirror Glass Laminated to Laminated Safety Glass This glass ceiling was created in 2022 in a private home, which also houses the owners’ art collection. The motif at the center of the completely sandblasted mirror glass surface appears spatially sculptural due to … Weiterlesen …
In 2019, a pavilion based on a design by Nabo Gass was built in front of the new building for internet logistics on the Ernsting’s family site for staff breaks. The round structure made of curved glass has seats in the protected interior. There are also seats on the glass exterior for relaxing time out … Weiterlesen …
The German artist Nabo Gass and the architect Norbert Wortmann were awarded by the Foundation Deutsche Pfandbriefbank with the pbb Architecture Award for the high bay warehouse of the Ernsting’s family company in Coesfeld-Lette. As of now the foundation, under the patronage of the Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure together with the Association … Weiterlesen …
“Architecture has to be for the people”- the company founder Kurt Ernsting and his successors want to serve future generations with a sustainable and holistic architectural approach. Apart from ecological clean and recyclable building materials the Ernsting’s Family relies on solar energy. Through the use of integrated solar modules installed on the facade, the warehouse … Weiterlesen …
