The museum, which previously operated in Stockholm, recently acquired by IKEA. The new space will become not only an exhibition space, but also a platform for researching the history of furniture design and the development of contemporary practices, write Dezeen.
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The project involves transforming an existing industrial building. The architects will preserve the steel frame, roof structures, and concrete floor, adding new elements — including large windows that will make the space more open.
Inside the warehouse, a wooden structure with a mezzanine and additional rooms will appear, which will allow for the organization of various functional areas.
“We approached this project as a precise transformation — working with the existing space, not replacing it,” said Cobe founder Dan Stabbergaard.
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Space for learning and exhibitions
The museum's ground level will house exhibition halls and educational spaces, including workshops. The mezzanine will feature an open collection of over 800 unique design objects.
The central element will be a two-world space that will unite both levels and serve as a platform for temporary exhibitions.
According to the museum's collection manager Jonathan Yan, the new space will combine design history, contemporary practices, and future generations of designers.
The opening of the Furniture Research Museum is scheduled for early February 2027.
We previously told how IKEA and designer Gustaf Westman rethinking holiday traditions in a new collection of tableware and decor.
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