The Franciscan monastery in Paderborn, a place of great historical significance and rich cultural tradition, faced the challenging task of preserving its valuable art collection in a modern yet respectful manner. The team at ArtStore and ArchiBALD Regalanlagen worked closely with Stephanswerk to develop an innovative painting storage system that not only meets conservation requirements but also addresses the technical challenges posed by a historic building.
There were several specific challenges involved in installing the painting storage system in the Franciscan monastery in Paderborn:
- Structural restrictions: The system could neither stand on the floor nor be attached to the ceiling. The solution was to develop a steel structure between two walls that transfers the loads to the historic foundations of the building.
- Bringing in the materials: The long steel beams had to be transported through a window to the upper floor, which required special logistical planning.
- Unexpected structural discoveries: While chiselling the supports for the steel structure, a former passageway to the nave with a room behind it was discovered, which required a flexibly adaptable construction.
- Protection of historical elements: During the construction work, historical windows, floors and the existing lighting technology had to be carefully protected.
- Adaptation to the historical building fabric: The installation had to be carried out in such a way that it blended harmoniously into the historical ambience of the monastery without detracting from its character.
The development of the painting storage facility required a high degree of creativity and technical expertise. The structural conditions of the monastery ruled out conventional installation options, so the idea of wall mounting between two walls was conceived. This unusual solution made it possible to overcome the structural challenges while respecting the historical character of the building. Beams over 11.5 m long and weighing 900 kg each were installed. The installation with supports of more than 40 cm in the historic masonry required the beams to be divided and fitted with appropriate connections so that they could be joined on site. To make the work on site as easy as possible, ArtStore was able to prepare these tasks in advance at its factory.
The centrepiece of the project is ArtStore's specially developed Type DL-100 painting storage system. This system combines state-of-the-art technology with aesthetic design. Ceiling-mounted sliding walls made of robust steel elements, a surrounding frame with mesh mats welded on both sides and an elegant powder coating in papyrus white create optimal conditions for the storage and protection of the artworks. The three-part, double-sided pull-out construction with a central aisle ensures efficient use of space and allows easy access to the paintings.
| Year of construction: | 2024 |
| System: | DL-100 |
| Number of pull-out racks | 32 items |
| Rack height: | 3350 mm |
| Rack length: | 7950 mm |
| Hanging Area: | 487 m2 |
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