Objective OF THIS PROJECT
The Kröller-Müller Museum has ambitious expansion plans. Expansion of the building is necessary to create more space for the collection, which is of world class and of which large parts are now forced to remain in storage. The expansion is also a condition to guarantee the quality of the public experience in the future and to bring all museum facilities to the desired contemporary level. At the same time, the plans offer the museum an excellent opportunity to become more sustainable.
Transparent, light and with respect for the nature
To realize the expansion, the Japanese architect Tadao Ando delivered a design in 2020, with respect for the natural environment and the existing buildings. In June 2023 the European tender procedures for the design team rounded. Architectural firm MVSA will further develop the design, in close collaboration with Tadao Ando Architect & Associates. Van Rossum Consulting Engineers has been chosen as the constructor, Valstar Simonis makes the installation design and DGMR advises in the field of building physics, fire safety, acoustics and sustainability. WrathfulPartners provides project management together with the museum.
The project is currently in the design phase. Construction is expected to start in late 2025 or early 2026. The museum collection and sculpture garden will remain accessible during the construction period.
Our assignment
Expansion of the building is necessary to create more space for the collection, which is of world class and of which large parts are now forced to remain in storage. The expansion is also a precondition for guaranteeing the quality of the public experience in the future and bringing all museum facilities up to the desired contemporary level. At the same time, the plans offer the museum an excellent opportunity to become more sustainable.
The most eye-catching part of the design is a new entrance pavilion, with the facilities and allure befitting an internationally renowned art museum. Due to the transparency of the pavilion, the view of the existing buildings by Henry van de Velde and Wim Quist remains completely intact. The other building parts are largely realized underground, with the refined light entry characteristic of Ando's architecture.
Within the design team we are responsible for designing all technical installations. This entails the design and development of the mechanical, electrical and transport installations for the expansion, repurposing and the temporary situation, including the installation technical connection to the existing building. Everything in collaboration with the other members of the design team and under the coordination of the developing architect.
Expansion of the building is necessary to create more space for the collection, which is of world class and of which large parts are now forced to remain in storage. The expansion is also a precondition for guaranteeing the quality of the public experience in the future and bringing all museum facilities up to the desired contemporary level. At the same time, the plans offer the museum an excellent opportunity to become more sustainable.
The most eye-catching part of the design is a new entrance pavilion, with the facilities and allure befitting an internationally renowned art museum. Due to the transparency of the pavilion, the view of the existing buildings by Henry van de Velde and Wim Quist remains completely intact. The other building parts are largely realized underground, with the refined light entry characteristic of Ando's architecture.
Within the design team we are responsible for designing all technical installations. This entails the design and development of the mechanical, electrical and transport installations for the expansion, repurposing and the temporary situation, including the installation technical connection to the existing building. Everything in collaboration with the other members of the design team and under the coordination of the developing architect.
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