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Design Museum Gent Reopens with New Wing

Design Museum Gent has reopened after a four-year renovation and expansion, integrating a new wing by Carmody Groarke and ATAMA with restored historic buildings. The museum aims to be more accessible and engaging.

The project combines restoration of the Hotel de Coninck and Leten House with a new wing. The museum's collection spans from the 14th century to present. The renewed building adds spaces for lectures, workshops, and events, encouraging visitor engagement.

A citizens' panel, DE40, shaped the project as a "third space" for meeting and learning, not just display. The museum's premise is to use and embody design, serving local communities.

The new wing revitalizes the historic courtyard into a garden, serving as the central orientation point. The plan balances conservation with new construction, using material reuse and sustainable solutions.

The wing connects buildings into a visitor route with six zones. The facade uses Gent Waste Brick, made from local waste, reducing environmental impact.

Other recent heritage news includes a campaign in Lima for UNESCO recognition of pre-colonial sites, Google's redevelopment of Chicago's Thompson Center, and Assemble's workspace project in London.

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