Pull-out painting rack - ceiling-running system

The client's initial situation
The customer's existing depot – part of a traditional collection dating back to 1905 – was no longer up to date in terms of technology and conservation. The storage rooms did not offer constant climate conditions or flexible storage capacities and therefore did not meet the requirements for the proper long-term storage of sensitive art objects such as paintings, photographs and posters. The desire was to modernise the storage facility and at the same time create a solution that also took curatorial and audience-oriented aspects into account – for example, by integrating a display storage model.

Solution and implementation
A modular compact system based on basic and add-on modules in various dimensions was installed for storage. The central components are floor-running sliding walls made of robust steel elements with mesh panels screwed on both sides. The construction is framed at the top and bottom in U-profiles and powder-coated in papyrus white (RAL 9018). Each sliding wall is equipped with an anodised aluminium front profile (50 × 40 mm), ball-bearing rollers (load capacity 50 kg) and a handle. A rubber stopper ensures that the wall remains securely in place. The free-standing support structure with height-adjustable floor supports allows precise levelling and stable positioning on uneven surfaces.
The system was supplemented by a mobile, museum-style exhibition element: five pull-out panels enclosed in a transparent glass frame that appears to float one metre above the floor. This presentation system was designed to be moved flexibly within the room. This allows the room layout to be changed with minimal effort – sightlines can be opened or closed, and dramatic lines can be specifically influenced. A particular challenge was the decision to mount the panels at a precisely defined angle. This requirement demanded millimetre-precise planning and the highest precision in execution in order to ensure both the desired aesthetics and structural safety.

Result
The new display depot provides the customer with a highly functional, modularly expandable storage solution at the cutting edge of technology, combined with an innovative exhibition concept. The compact system offers maximum space efficiency and optimal access to the objects, while the mobile panel module significantly expands the curatorial scope. The flexible room design allows for changing scenographies without structural interventions – a real advantage for exhibitions in a storage context. The system impresses with its high quality, durable materials and a well-thought-out interplay of function and design.