The Flemish Museum of Contemporary Art

multiplicity of environments

Master thesis (2023)

Authors

M.A. Krzysztofowicz Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

D.J. Rosbottom Situated Architecture - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
M.W. Klooster Teachers of Practice / A - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
J.S. Zeinstra Situated Architecture - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
F.R. Schnater Architectural Technology - Architecture and the Built Environment (coach)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
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Published Date

22-06-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

The Flemish Museum of Contemporary Art is a proposition developed in response to the brief released by the board of MHKA in order to expand their institution’s scale and reach.

Located between the most historic part of the city and the newly developed New South it is in relation with both, just as it is in relation with the history of the institution and the unknown future of the world of art. Finding the balance between the publicness of such an institution and the necessity to protect valuable pieces of art was the driving point for multiple design decisions.

My proposition takes advantage of the existing building located on the site and the spatial qualities it offers. The smaller in-scale spaces are supplemented with larger galleries. The old and new parts are combined in a coherent way under a seamless façade. Its monolithic and shiny face stands out in the city becoming a new icon for art and knowledge.