Tropenmuseum Amsterdam NMVW

In 2014, the Tropenmuseum became part of the National Museum of World Cultures (NMVW). That year marked a major transformation, with extensive refurbishments and a fundamental shift in perspective, aimed at giving the museum a fresh start and a renewed brand position.

I was invited to contribute to the master planning and the development of the new visual identity of the Tropenmuseum, as well as to design the welcome area, entrance, ticketing, shop, information points, classrooms and open public spaces within this overwhelmingly beautiful and impressive historic building. All elements were conceived with the building’s character and intrinsic architectural qualities as the primary conceptual starting point.

Our goal was to develop a design language that is both contemporary and elegantly classic, combining materials already present in the historic structure with new forms that respond to and embrace its rigid architectural framework.

In cooperation with Joost de Beij (lighting), Keijsers Interieurbouw and Kloosterboer (production), Mijksenaar (wayfinding).
Photography by Rob van Esch
Delivery phased 2016-2017