Over the years, SMAK has been coping with insufficient exhibition space, disconnected circulation between functions and outdated supporting facilities. These inefficiencies prevent the museum from fully opening up its rich collection to the public.
The study was structured around three main pillars:
Public engagement – strengthening the museum’s interaction with visitors and the wider community.
Exhibitions – rethinking and expanding the spaces needed to display the collection and host international shows.
Backbone – upgrading the logistical, technical and organizational infrastructure to support a sustainable future.
OYO was commissioned to explore the possibilities on the programmatic needs and requirements for the underground volume, both for now and to anticipate the future growth of the collection. The outcomes lay the groundwork for the various study assignments leading to the redevelopment of the SMAK museum.
To fully explore the limits and potential of the underground space, we mapped different scenarios. Risks and opportunities were explored in relation to:
- the museum’s organisation
- operational and logistical flows
- technical feasibility
- public accessibility
The findings provide the City of Ghent and SMAK with practical tools and a strategic framework to guide future development, ensuring that both the museum and its surrounding park evolve in a coherent, sustainable and publicly engaging way.
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