When does the event take place?

The event takes place on 26.10.2026 at 19:00 at the Gäubodenmuseum Straubing.

Where is the venue located?

The lecture takes place at the Gäubodenmuseum at Fraunhoferstraße 23, 94315 Straubing.

What is the entrance fee?

Participation is free of charge; donations are appreciated.

What is the lecture about?

Michael Krok talks about the facade of the early modern bourgeois house in Straubing and contextualizes examples from the Baroque and Rococo periods.

Is the venue barrier-free?

A barrier-free access is indicated for the Gäubodenmuseum.

Are there parking facilities?

Near the Gäubodenmuseum, the free large parking lot Am Hagen is mentioned as a practical parking option.

Straubing's Facades Tell History: Michael Krok at the Gäubodenmuseum

Name: The Facade of the Early Modern Bourgeois House in Straubing
Start: 2026-10-26T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-27T00:59:00+01:00
Location: Gäubodenmuseum

Architectural History in the Lecture Hall: Michael Krok on the Facade of the Early Modern Bourgeois House

In Straubing, a lecture focuses on the city's architecture with its historical memory. Michael Krok, who completed his Master's thesis at the University of Regensburg on the facade of the early modern bourgeois house in Straubing, presents selected examples from the Baroque and Rococo periods and places them within Straubing's urban history. The event takes place at the Gäubodenmuseum and is free of charge; donations are appreciated.

When the Facade Becomes a History Book

Early modern bourgeois houses tell not only of taste and status but also of urban identity, craftsmanship, and social self-understanding. The lecture opens up the perspective on facade design as a cultural language: ornaments, proportions, and architectural accents become testimonies of an era where representation and everyday life were inseparably linked.

Scientifically Founded, Locally Anchored

What is particularly appealing is the connection between art historical analysis and regional localization. Michael Krok relates facade development to Straubing's urban history, making visible how European styles are reflected in the local building stock. This creates a literary yet professionally precise image of urban cultural history.

Reading Atmosphere Without a Reading: A Lively Cultural Format

Even though it is not a classic reading, the evening promises a dense, concentrated lecture atmosphere. The lecture hall of the Gäubodenmuseum provides the right setting for an author encounter in a broader sense: close to research, close to the object, close to the city. Those who appreciate architectural history, monument preservation, and historical storytelling will find an intellectual experience with a regional focus here.

Conclusion

This lecture is aimed at all who want to not only see Straubing but read it. The combination of art history, urban identity, and lively communication makes the evening a worthwhile cultural event. Anyone interested in viewing historical facades with new eyes should experience this event live.