Historisches Museum Bern.]]> https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1411-mlzd-architects en-us An addition to a history museum in Switzerland by :mlzd contrasts vividly with its historic surroundings.

]]> historisches_museum.asp Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7498-historisches-museum-bern-extension-by-mlzd The entrance to the museum extension's archives is unassuming.   Photo © Alexander Gempeler Wide stairs lead to the plaza, where the turreted history museum designed by André Lambert in 1894 provides a richly varied context for the new extension.   Photo © Alexander Gempeler The column-free structure of the exhibition hall allows flexibility in the installation of exhibitions.   Photo © Alexander Gempeler The glass curtain wall on the north facade of the extension edges a plaza atop the exhibition hall and compellingly reflects older buildings.   Photo © Alexander Gempeler A cascading stair in the new building receives daylight through randomly placed apertures.   Photo © Alexander Gempeler Bern, Switzerland   Image courtesy :mlzd Architects Image courtesy :mlzd Architects Image courtesy :mlzd Architects Image courtesy :mlzd Architects Image courtesy :mlzd Architects