The layout of the Königsplatz complex was designed by the architects Karl von Fischer and Leo von Klenze in 1815, the latter arranged it in the style of a forum, with the Glyptothek on the north side.
A disposición do complexo da Königsplatz foi deseñada polos arquitectos Karl von Fischer e Leo von Klenze en 1815, ordenándoa este segundo o estilo dun foro, coa Gliptoteca no lado norte.