MK&G Hamburg Unveils its Vibrant + Inspiring New Foyer

The Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G) has simply undergone an awe-inspiring transformation of its lobby, courtesy of the inventive minds at Studio Besau-Marguerre. After an arduous 4 and a half months of renovation work, the MK&G now opens its doorways to guests with a harmonious fusion of design, performance, and hospitality.

On the coronary heart of the redesign, and after a lot remark of customer flows, is a transparent steering system that not solely ensures the security and well-being of visitors and employees, but additionally enhances the general expertise. The reception space is aligned alongside the doorway’s visible sight traces, guaranteeing clean orientation for all guests. Cloakrooms and vibrant yellow lockers are thoughtfully positioned to respect the logical steps of a museum go to whereas adhering to social distancing norms.

Off to the left of the lobby is a lounge area that boasts modular seating choices in a daring cobalt blue that can invite guests to take a relaxation.

Studio Besau-Marguerre created a vibrant colour scheme, together with vivid blue, vibrant yellow, and 4 shades of terracotta, to kind a fascinating steering system. As guests journey by way of the lobby, they’ll be intuitively led to the facet areas by way of 4 colour gradations – from pale pink to darkish terracotta. Not solely do they offer nod to the historic colour scheme of the coffered ceiling within the vestibule, however additionally they infuse a up to date aptitude that sparks creativity all through.

The inside evokes emotions of coziness and class, with comfortable supplies like wooden, wool, and hand-tufted carpets. The designers have even paid consideration to the acoustics, guaranteeing that the ambiance stays nice all through every go to. Curtains hung in a semi-circle improve sound high quality, complementing the brand new acoustic ceiling and panels on the partitions.

From Eva Marguerre and Marcel Besau:

We discovered redesigning the MK&G lobby to be an particularly pleasant process. That is the place guests get their first impression of the museum. So we endeavored to create an inviting spot that attracts folks into world of artwork and design whereas already sparking inspiration! Significantly thrilling for us was the dialogue between the historic structure and a up to date inside.

Outfitted with a protracted blue desk stuffed with literature on the themes showcased within the exhibitions, the media lounge is ideal for college courses or occasions. On the partitions, a sea of exhibition posters from the MK&G’s various program, units the temper for additional museum exploration.

Impressed by the rounded arches within the museum’s historic constructing, rounded shapes are included to create a cohesive really feel.

Within the middle of the lobby, Stuart Haygarth’s “Tide 200” chandelier greets guests with a mesmerizing, colourful show of discovered seaside plastics.

The redesign of the lobby space accomplished in cooperation with Sprinkenhof GmbH and in accordance with pointers set by Hamburg’s Ministry of Tradition and Media and Monument Safety Workplace. Additionally concerned within the venture have been SWP Architekten, Wittmaack Ingenieurgesellschaft from Elmshorn, and Licht 01 Lighting Design from Hamburg.

Images by Brita Sönnichsen.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in images from SCAD and might often be discovered trying to find classic wares, doing New York Instances crossword puzzles in pen, or remodeling playlists on Spotify.