The National Museum
Belgrade, Serbia
Total refurbishment and extension of the 13,500 m² National Museum, founded in 1844, including a new shaded glass roof over a 6,000 m² atrium.
- Client
- Republic of Serbia
- Our role
- MEP detail design and coordination
- Size
- 13,500 m²
The building had deteriorated to the point where the national collection was at constant risk. The reconstruction retained the character of the old building while the glass roof added a contemporary element, shaded to prevent direct solar gain. Air conditioning of the exhibition area at the bottom of the atrium was a challenge in itself: CFD modelling was used to ensure a strict microclimate is maintained throughout, with a building management system ensuring 24-hour operation.