The competition
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Several studies over the past few years have examined ways that the Kunstmuseum Bern would be capable of meeting the expectations of a professional museum in future while also safeguarding its ability to organise exhibitions of national and international calibre. The feasibility study conducted in 2018 provided a new perspective.
The study came to the following conclusion: for a convincing future solution, the perimeter needs to be extended to include the Stettlerbau, Atelier 5 building and the Hodlerstrasse 6 property, while at the same time seizing the opportunity to upgrade the surrounding area. These findings were subsequently incorporated into the competition programme.
Thanks to efficient, resource-friendly operation, the renovated building complex and new building would make it possible to enlarge the space while still keeping operating costs stable. If renovated using the sustainable approach described, the Kunstmuseum – nestled between pulsating city life and the hillside on the Aare – would invite people to congregate, communicate and offer space for extraordinary art experiences, contemplation and research.
Together with the project planned by the City of Bern to upgrade the area between the Federal Palace and Hodlerstrasse, this would open up an opportunity to better link urban spaces to the new Kunstmuseum and upgrade the entire upper part of the Old City in the process.
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“I am delighted, that the Kunstmuseum Bern of the future architectural competition has finished successfully. Canton Bern had two political representatives and two representatives from the Board of Trustees of the umbrella foundation in the competition jury. The well-balanced composition of the jury provided the specialist and political support necessary for the conception of a construction project of this magnitude and relevance.”
Christine Häsler, Head of the Education and Culture Directorate
Jury & Jury's report
The jury
An expert jury and panel of specialists selected the winning project in a two-stage process with prequalification.
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