"The collaboration between Cobe, IKEA, and the Museum of Furniture Studies aims to transform the industrial warehouse into a museum spanning furniture design history to the contemporary scene, serving as an educational platform for future designers."
"Cobe's architectural proposal transforms the enclosed IKEA warehouse by introducing three large windows that open the façade to the surrounding context of Älmhult, preserving the original industrial structure while inserting a new timber framework."
"The project aims to contribute to the positive development of furniture design, both technically and aesthetically, by engaging with both historical and contemporary furniture in educational and recreational settings."
The Museum of Furniture Studies, founded in 2017, closed its physical location in 2022 but will reopen in 2027 in a repurposed IKEA warehouse. The project, led by Cobe, aims to create an accessible space for furniture design, preserving the industrial structure while introducing modern elements. The museum will exhibit furniture from the 19th century to the present, fostering education and interaction around design. The architectural design incorporates large windows and a timber framework, emphasizing sustainability and the region's furniture heritage.
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