CONTRASTS ENFOLD THE SENSITIVITY OF CERAMICS IN THEIR EMBRACE!

The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics, which is situated in Leeuwarden, the European Capital of Culture, is the site of a brand-new immersive experience that was curated by interior architects from i29. The interiors of the magnificent structure that dates back to the 18th century have been renovated in order to make it more appealing to tourists and easier for them to access. This was done in order to honor the building’s 100th anniversary. The notion of “clear contrasts” was used by i29 in conjunction with the communications firm The Ambassador of Aesthetics in order to create a modern but classic interior design for the museum, which serves as a location for inspiration and surprise. A powerful and unexpected whole is formed by juxtaposing the simple and contemporary design interventions within with the contrasting monumental outer shell. This establishes the monument firmly in the here and now, not only in terms of its functionality, but also in terms of its aesthetics and visual appeal. A inviting and modern entry area opens up to a flexible space that is accessible from both the front and rear of a somewhat closed monumental edifice. This contrast in spatial hierarchy as well as spatial character throughout the building improves the experience. The museum shop is decorated in muted gray tones to draw attention to the objects, and the tearoom, which contrasts with the store, is characterized by fresh and brilliant colors and opens out onto a public garden. This area is lavishly illuminated during the day. In a manner that is slightly suggestive of layers of soil, which is the natural material that ceramics are made from, the rooms are arranged in a horizontal alignment and are arranged at different levels, linked by ramps and stairs. In the process of making their way from the modern entrance area to the monumental museum square, visitors are engulfed in a surprising transformation. The museum square features subtle hand-painted wallpapers, structural members of the ceiling in dark green hues, and sleek graphical information screens with seating elements incorporated into them. The extensive collection of ceramics held by the museum has been rearranged in locations that are appropriate in order to provide an experience that is consistent throughout. While visitors are surrounded by ceramics that are arranged in rows of simply stacked brightly lit white boxes in the mass production room, a sense of awe and wonder takes over in the Art Nouveau room, which offers a contrasting experience. In this room, exhibited objects appear to be “floating in the air” because they are isolated in a darkened room and placed on black shelves. There is also a collection of pottery that can be found in a room that is decorated with beautiful wallpapers depicting oriental landscapes. Additionally, there are concentrated, solitary displays in monochromatic rooms that are designed to evoke astonishment. I29 Interior Architects are responsible for providing visitors to the Princessehof museum with an experience that is both one of a kind and really remarkable. On top of that, with very little financial resources available. Take a look at the pictures on the website indiaartndesign.com.