Kunstmuseum Bern of the future: The result of the architectural competition
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Kunstmuseum Bern of the future:
Schmidlin Architekten (Zurich and Engadine) wins the international architectural competition
Dear media representatives,
An important step in the construction project Kunstmuseum Bern of the future has just been taken. We are pleased to inform you that Schmidlin Architekten (Zurich and Engadin) have won the international architectural competition for the renewal and extension of the Kunstmuseum Bern. The winning project, named «Eiger», envisages replacing the 1984 extension, which is in urgent need of renovation, with a new striking building with timeless appearance. President of the jury Thomas Hasler praises the «self-assured architectural language» of the free-standing new building, which fits in well with the UNESCO World Heritage site, and the «clear added value» for the city. An impressive complex of buildings will be created around a museum square that opens up onto Hodlerstrasse and the slope of the Aare. The Kunstmuseum will become a lively place connected to the public space where people can congre-gate and communicate.
The international architectural competition, which was launched in July 2022, was held as a two-stage process with a prequalification round. A total of 148 teams applied to participate, 39 were selected by the broad expert jury and panel of specialists, and 11 of these were subsequently invited to refine their project proposal. Three teams then took part in the revision stage. The winners are the young and innovative office of Schmidlin Architekten (Zurich and Engadine), who have previously won the Swiss-Architects «2019 Building of the Year» award for Muzeum Susch (Graubünden).
In the press kit and on the website of the construction project «Kunstmuseum Bern of the future» you will find detailed information about the winning project, the jury's decision, the solutions for safeguarding the future viability of the Kunstmuseum Bern, its significance for the Canton and City of Bern, its financing and the next steps.
Exhibition «Kunstmuseum Bern of the future. The architectural competition»
From 23 August to 24 November 2024, Kunstmuseum Bern will be exhibiting all 39 competition projects. Admission is free.
The exhibition will be inaugurated on Thursday 22 August 2024 at 18:30. You are cordially invited to the opening.
Warm regards,
Anne-Cécile FoulonHead of Communication and Marketing
Kunstmuseum Bern – Zentrum Paul Klee
Press Office Kunstmuseum Bern Hodlerstrasse 8-12, 3011 Bern press@kunstmuseumbern.ch | +41 31 328 09 93 kunstmuseumbern.ch
Individual visit of the exhibitions Admission to the exhibitions of the Kunstmuseum Bern is free for media representatives with a valid press card. Please fill in the accreditation form before your visit.