In the current issue of Restauro, we take you into the fascinating world of new museum construction and renovation. The focus is on the spectacular Berlin Modern project in Berlin – a new cultural milestone that will complement the Neue Nationalgalerie. Behind this ambitious new building is the internationally acclaimed architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron. We give you an insight into the progress of the construction project and introduce you to other exciting projects that are shaping the architectural world of today.

But new buildings are not the only topic: the conversion of museums is also examined in detail. We visited the State Archaeological Collection in Munich, which was ceremoniously reopened in 2024 after several years of renovation. What are the challenges involved in revitalizing historical museums? We talk to experts and take a look behind the scenes. We also have exclusive access to the construction site of the Museum of Concrete Art in Ingolstadt – an exciting renovation project that is currently in full swing.

Museums are places of trust – as a recent study shows. However, both trust and these special places need to be nurtured, and that is sometimes not so easy. After all, museums today are expected to be many things at the same time: Preservers and innovators, educational institutions and event locations, quiet and yet lively. And as if that wasn’t enough of a challenge, they also have to constantly reinvent themselves.in this issue of Restauro, we take a look behind the scenes of new museum buildings and conversions: What does a modern museum really need? We spoke to museum directors, restorers and architects and asked how to preserve historical substance while creating spaces that are fit for the future.

A prime example of this is the Wien Museum, which is taking stock after its reopening: Record numbers of visitors, free admission and architectural masterpieces – but what’s next for art? We also take you to Berlin, where a new museum building, “berlin modern”, is being built to enrich the Kulturforum. And in Cologne, the extension to the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum is a balancing act between historic buildings and rising construction costs.

But there are even more challenges that need to be addressed when building and renovating a museum. Another key question is therefore: where to put the works of art during a renovation? We show what strategies museums are developing to store their collections safely – or even to keep them visible during the closure period. This issue is a tribute to change: because one thing is certain – museums are no longer just silent treasure troves, they are living places of encounter. And that is precisely what makes them so exciting.

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Read also: The 01/2025 Restauro with the theme of art metropolises around 1900.

A kitchen made of brushed stainless steel and recycled pink plastic. A project by the interior design firm Stamuli AB from Stockholm, the company Plastiz from Turin and the kitchen manufacturer Very Simple:Kitchen from Bologna. The trio joined forces for the international design fair “Edit Napoli” 2023 and created this kitchen design as an installation. A modular system with a minimalist design and silhouettes, but with a colorful highlight.

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