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2024-11-23T01:39:42-05:00
https://archinect.com/news/article/150455330/oma-completes-redesign-of-museo-egizio-s-historic-gallery-of-the-kings
OMA completes redesign of Museo Egizio's historic Gallery of the Kings
Josh Niland
2024-11-22T14:36:00-05:00
>2024-11-22T14:36:46-05:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/93/9388dd0fbfd2e2b129e98effe6c37f62.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>This year, to mark the 200th anniversary of the Museo Egizio in Turin, Italy, <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/382/oma-the-office-for-metropolitan-architecture" target="_blank">OMA</a> has collaborated with the local architect Andrea Tabocchini for a reset of its historic Gallery of the Kings. </p>
<figure></figure><p>Partner <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/891111/david-gianotten" target="_blank">David Gianotten</a> and Project Architect Andreas Karavanas were responsible for leading the design, which remodeled the existing space to better display Egyptian statuary pieces as they were originally presented in the context of Karnak—an ancient temple complex that served as an architectural showcase to which Pharaohs added their various creations. <br></p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/92/92e70682b4d2c0c539aff4464d99597b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/92/92e70682b4d2c0c539aff4464d99597b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: © Marco Cappelletti, courtesy of OMA and Andrea Tabocchini Architecture</figcaption></figure><p>The emerging Tabocchini, who was recently named a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/40under40europeandesign/p/DCWZHc4MSMT/" target="_blank">40under40 European Design</a> award winner, says of the design: "From the outset, we all saw this project as an opportunity to redesign a unique exhibition space. Culture must honor the past while remaining alive, evolving, being relevant in the present and inspiring the future." <br></p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/94/94b46762cdf862e8df7272aecaa5d594.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/94/94b46762cdf862e8df7272aecaa5d594.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image: © Marco Cappelletti, courtesy of...</figcaption></figure>