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Between The Walls

Type
Museum Extension
Location
Castelvecchio Museum, Verona, Italy
Instructor
Prof. Hanna Tulis
Prof. Marc McQuade
Year
2024

Castelvecchio Museum in Verona is defined by thick masonry walls that enclose its courtyards. Inspired by Carlo Scarpa's introduction of contemporary materials and spatial order into historic architecture, this proposal inserts an extension between two historic walls to accommodate new exhibition spaces and public uses.

A gradual sequence of revelation shapes the relationship between old and new. From outside the castle, the extension appears only through trees and discreet openings. The historic walls become elements that frame views and define spaces, maintaining a strong presence within the new visitor experience.