Archinect - News 2024-11-27T00:20:20-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150435500/mecanoo-s-museum-boijmans-van-beuningen-renovation-moves-forward-in-rotterdam Mecanoo's Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen renovation moves forward in Rotterdam Josh Niland 2024-07-03T12:42:00-04:00 >2024-07-03T13:32:07-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/87/877145aa2fdae1620dedf77d1c5163bc.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/mecanoo" target="_blank">Mecanoo</a>&rsquo;s plan for a much-needed renovation of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/205993/rotterdam" target="_blank">Rotterdam</a> has been given the go-ahead by the city&rsquo;s mayor and alderman for their design, which will author a "new chapter" in its 175-year history and be delivered by the end of 2029.&nbsp;</p> <p>Aspects of the work will include creating a new entrance, improving logistics and circulation for the museum, and restoring the existing Van der Steur, Bodon, and Henket buildings, which are considered national monuments.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ac/ac2e643410ad961af1502e7007fd3bec.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/ac/ac2e643410ad961af1502e7007fd3bec.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering courtesy of Mecanoo</figcaption></figure><p>A modern intervention will be added to connect all three structures after the Robbrecht en Daem wing is demolished. Fire safety and sustainability will be prioritized throughout; and, finally, a new connection to the museum's Park will be made by repurposing the Henket Pavilion into a restaurant for museum visitors. </p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3b/3b1551aead7eab8947c1f616aa41d1f6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/3b/3b1551aead7eab8947c1f616aa41d1f6.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering courtesy of Mecanoo</figcaption></figure>