Huis Marseille
Two monuments, one photomuseum
Huis Marseille, Amsterdam
Drie verlichte sneden
The connections between the buildings are minimal and statically positioned so that there is a natural routing through the museum. The three passages are made as clear, eased off which clearly mark the boundary of the two property characteristics. The rooms have a subtle colour scheme for the different ceilings changing per floor. But the colour also refer to the other building. The new retail and office space feature monumental, high-gloss white furniture that support the space and reflect light.
Scharlakenrode stijlkamer
The biggest highlight of the museum extension is a Louis XIV-style room from the early 18th century. This hall was painted in different colours throughout the decades. Among the top, cream-colored coat, olive green, earthy and scarlet pigments were detected. For this last red colour there is virtually no reference room to find in the Netherlands. Together with the monument commission the choice has been made to bring back this red colour.