David Chipperfield Architects recently designed Muzej Lah, a new contemporary art museum set to open in summer 2026 in Bled, Slovenia. Located near Lake Bled and Bled Castle, the museum will house the Fundacija Lah art collection, developed over three decades by Slovenian philanthropists Igor and Mojca Lah. The collection features over 800 works by more than 100 international and Slovenian artists, including Anselm Kiefer, Joseph Beuys, and William Kentridge.
The museum’s design reflects the alpine environment and the spatial demands of the collection. A distinctive roofline mirrors the surrounding landscape while channeling north light into the galleries. The building includes a garden at the rear that will host outdoor sculptures, allowing visitors to engage with artworks in a natural setting.
“The various volumes of the building are unified by a series of sloping tiled roofs that tie the museum into its hillside setting. The building is defined by a series of rooms, courtyards, and terraces that both create an ideal setting for the collection and give the visitor a strong sense of the surrounding landscape,” said Sir David Chipperfield, Principal, David Chipperfield Architects
Spanning 5,000 square meters, the museum will feature exhibition galleries, a library, research center, restaurant, and retail space. It aims to encourage critical engagement with contemporary art and current societal themes through its programming, including exhibitions, performances, and educational initiatives.
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