For the Trout Museum of Art, ArtStore delivered a bespoke storage solution featuring ceiling-mounted sliding art racks and a modular Art Gallery system. Working in close collaboration with our US partner Asgaard Systems, who managed the on-site implementation and installation, the tailored solution was successfully brought to life. The concept maximises the available storage space, improves access to the collection and ensures the safe storage of a wide variety of artworks.
The Trout Museum of Art in Appleton, Wisconsin, is home to a diverse collection of historic and contemporary art. To ensure the long-term preservation of its collection, the museum chose a modern, space-efficient storage solution from ArtStore.
Initial Situation and Challenges
As part of the redevelopment of its collection storage facilities, the museum required a solution capable of meeting the demanding standards of professional art preservation. The objective was to make the best possible use of the available space while ensuring safe, organised and ergonomic access to every artwork.
The collection includes paintings and objects of varying dimensions, making flexibility a key requirement. The storage system had to be precisely adapted to the building layout while providing high load capacity, smooth low-vibration operation and the option for future expansion. As an international project, it also required close coordination between engineering, planning, logistics and installation teams.
Solution and Results
ArtStore developed a comprehensive storage concept that combines multiple storage systems into one efficient and future-proof solution.
The centrepiece is a ceiling-mounted DL-100 painting storage system featuring 14 double-sided sliding panels. Together they provide approximately 261 m² of hanging space. The panels run on precision ball-bearing trolleys within aluminium guide rails, ensuring exceptionally smooth and quiet operation. Each panel supports loads of up to 280 kilograms, while a purpose-designed steel support structure provides outstanding stability and long-term reliability.
To further increase storage capacity for oversized artworks, an additional DL-100 sliding panel was installed, providing approximately 23 m² of extra hanging space.
For smaller paintings, photographs, prints and other collection items, ArtStore also supplied a modular ART GALLERY storage system with three double-sided sliding panels. This floor-mounted system can easily be expanded in the future while making highly efficient use of the available storage area.
In addition to manufacturing and supplying the systems, ArtStore delivered the complete engineering package, including concept development, space coordination, detailed layout planning and project-specific adaptations. The result is a bespoke storage solution that meets the highest standards of safety, functionality and operational efficiency.
Applications
The completed installation enables the secure, organised and space-efficient storage of valuable collections while supporting efficient day-to-day museum operations.
- Painting storage
- Museum collection storage
- Fine art collections
- Photography and graphic art archives
- Archive and collection centres
- Expandable storage systems for growing collections
What the Client Valued
- Tailor-made project development
- Comprehensive engineering expertise
- Bespoke storage planning
- Professional international project management
- Robust and durable construction
- Maximum space utilisation
- End-to-end support from design to installation
Products Used
- DL-100 Painting Storage System
- Ceiling-mounted sliding panels
- ART GALLERY System
- Aluminium rail system
- Custom steel support structure
- Engineering and layout planning
| Year of construction: | 2025 |
| System: | DL-100 |
| Number of pull-out racks: | 14 unites |
| Rack height: | 5630 mm |
| Rack length: | 7620 mm |
| Hanging area: | 261 m2 |
