For the Österreicher Stadel in Regensburg, ArtStore designed and delivered a bespoke painting storage system that combines historic architecture with modern museum storage technology. Twenty double-sided sliding racks and additional wall-mounted grids provide more than 314 m² of hanging space for the safe, organised and space-efficient storage of valuable artworks.
The Österreicher Stadel in Regensburg forms part of the city's museum network and serves as a professional storage facility for its art collection. A tailor-made storage solution was developed to ensure the long-term protection, efficient organisation and careful preservation of the collection.
Initial Situation and Challenges
As part of the museum's development, a central storage facility was required to provide suitable conditions for preserving and managing the growing art collection. The objective was to create a solution offering high storage capacity, excellent accessibility and the careful handling of valuable artworks.
The historic character of the building presented significant planning challenges. Timber beams, structural columns and restricted ceiling heights made the installation of standard systems impossible. Every aspect of the storage facility therefore had to be individually designed to integrate seamlessly within the existing architecture while preserving the building's historic fabric.
Alongside maximising storage capacity, the client required an ergonomic working environment, clear organisation of the collection and a storage system that would ensure the long-term protection of the artworks. According to the client, making the most efficient use of the available space was one of the project's highest priorities.
Solution and Results
ArtStore developed a fully customised storage solution that combines modern museum storage technology with the architectural requirements of the historic building.
The centrepiece of the installation is a ceiling-mounted DL-100 painting storage system comprising twenty double-sided sliding racks. Arranged around a central access aisle, the racks provide a total hanging area of more than 314 m². Each sliding rack has a load capacity of up to 250 kg. Precision ball-bearing runners ensure exceptionally smooth and vibration-free movement, allowing artworks to be handled safely and carefully.
As the existing roof structure could not support the required loads, a free-standing steel support structure was specially engineered. This independently carries the complete rail system and sliding racks while fitting discreetly between the original timber beams. Adjustable guide rails, floor guides, end stops and gas struts provide smooth, safe and reliable operation.
Additional fixed wall-mounted painting grids were installed along the room perimeter to create further hanging capacity and make full use of the available floor space. The entire installation was finished in pure white powder coating, allowing it to blend discreetly into the historic surroundings.
The completed project provides a modern museum storage facility offering high storage capacity, excellent visibility of the collection and outstanding working conditions, while fully respecting the character of the listed historic building.
Applications
This bespoke storage solution is ideally suited for:
- Painting storage facilities
- Museum storage collections
- Art collections
- Historic and listed buildings
- Archives housing large-format exhibits
- Professional fine art storage facilities
What did the customer value about working with us?
- Bespoke planning tailored to a historic building
- Custom-engineered steel support structure
- Extensive expertise in museum storage solutions
- Maximum use of the available space
- Robust and durable storage technology
- Precision manufacturing and perfectly integrated installation
The client also confirmed that the storage facility was created as part of the museum's opening and that maximising storage efficiency was a key project objective.
Products Used
- DL-100 painting storage system
- Double-sided sliding racks
- Free-standing steel support structure
- Wall-mounted painting grids
- Picture hanging hook systems
- Aluminium guide rails with precision ball-bearing runners
| Year of construction: | 2018 |
| System: | DL-100 |
| Number of pull-out racks: | 20 items |
| Rack height: | 1900 mm |
| Rack length: | 4135 mm |
| Hanging Area: | 314 m2 |
