MuseoMag: MuseoMag 2025_04

MuseoMag 2025_04

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Title:: Your visit begins here: The Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart unveils its new reception area

4 MuseoMag N°IV 2025 YOUR VISIT BEGINS HERE The Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart unveils its new reception area © éric chenal After much anticipation and two years of careful planning, the Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart of- ficially opened its newly renovated reception area this autumn – a transformation that marks a signifi- cant step in enhancing the visitor experience. The renovation project was driven by a desire to create a more welcoming, accessible and function- al entrance space. The original reception area, no longer met the needs of a modern museum that welcomes thousands of visitors each year. During the construction phase, visitors were temporarily re- directed through the former cafeteria space, which was repurposed to maintain access to the museum. Now complete, the new reception area balances contemporary design with the building’s original architecture. The space has been reimagined to im- prove visitor flow with clearer signage, more intui- tive navigation and a brighter, more spacious layout. Natural light floods the area, highlighting the clean architectural lines and warm materials chosen to create an inviting museum experience. REIMAGINING THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE The renovation was led by Sala Makumbundu of CBA Architects, the studio behind the original con- cept. The updated design remains true to the spirit of the initial vision while thoughtfully addressing contemporary functional needs. The layout has been reconfigured: the museum shop’s sales tables have been brought forward to direct foot traffic towards the information and ticketing area. A new central counter, positioned perpendicular to the large win- dow, now includes a dedicated space for welcoming visitors with reduced mobility. The redesigned space also features a significant- ly expanded cloakroom, with additional lockers and a modular hanging system for coats and jackets. A feature from the previous layout – the long bench – has been reimagined and extended to run nearly the entire length of the interior façade, offering am- ple space for visitors to pause and take in their sur- roundings. New digital information points have been incorporated into the design, while finishes and fur- nishings have been carefully selected to harmonise with the existing materials: polished concrete floor- ing and oak tables and storage units. Technical upgrades have also been introduced for the comfort for staff and visitors alike. The lighting sys- tem has been redesigned to create a more inviting at- mosphere and underfloor heating has been discreetly A key highlight of the renovation is the addition of a brand-new museum shop.

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