Architectural quality
Henry van de Velde, architect of the eponymous Van de Velde wing, completed this extension in 1953 with an auditorium, a space of exceptional architectural quality. However, various interventions took place over the years, whereby the auditorium lost much of its lustre.
New interior design
Studio Merk X Architects – Interior Architects created a new interior design plan with which the auditorium will regain its old allure and once again be suitable for its original function: receiving guests and hosting small gatherings, lectures and educational activities. The refurbishment was completed in January 2018.
The Helene Kröller-Müller Fund contributed € 80,000 for the project. The refurbishment was made possible thanks to the support of the Stichting Drs. C. van Zadelhoff Fonds.
Refurbishment of Auditorium in the Van de Velde wing
The auditorium in the Van de Velde wing was designed by Helene Kröller-Müller’s architect, Henry van de Velde (1873-1957). The auditorium is part of an extension to the original museum that opened its doors to the public in 1938.