BESPOKE DISPLAY CASES FOR HISTORIC BOOKS IN COLMAR’S OLD CONVENT
Sehner crafted bespoke display cases for the Bibliothèque des Dominicains in Colmar. Set within the restored convent, they provide a fitting frame for old manuscripts and early printed books. The cases blend into the historic rooms and draw the visitor’s eye to the books on display.
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A NEW SETTING FOR HISTORIC BOOKS
The Bibliothèque des Dominicains in Colmar holds around 400,000 documents, including 1,200 manuscripts and 2,300 incunabula. From 2018 to 2022, the former convent was restored under the direction of Stefan Manciulescu. Ameller Dubois designed the modern interior fittings. In 2021, Sehner supplied display cases for the permanent exhibition. They blend into the historic rooms and place old manuscripts and early printed books at the heart of the display.
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PRECIOUS BOOKS
The collection of old manuscripts and early printed books needed a fitting place in the exhibition that reflected its cultural value.
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HISTORIC ROOMS
The display cases needed to fit into the old rooms and preserve the character of the convent.
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OLD AND NEW
The new cases needed to complement the modern fittings and suit the architecture of the old convent.
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A CLEAR VIEW
The historic books were to remain the focus, with the display cases taking a discreet visual role.
CHALLENGES
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BESPOKE CASES
Sehner crafted bespoke display cases to present manuscripts and early printed books in the permanent exhibition.
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PART OF THE SPACE
The display cases blend into the historic rooms of the convent. Their design complements the existing architecture.
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MODERN DESIGN
The cases complement the library’s modern interior fittings, designed by Ameller Dubois as part of the restoration.
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BOOKS AT THE HEART
The simple design of the cases draws the visitor’s eye to the manuscripts and early printed books on display.
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FOCUS
The cases place old manuscripts and early printed books at the heart of the display, giving each work room to make an impression.
SPACE
The cases fit into the restored rooms and allow the distinctive character of the historic architecture to remain clearly visible.
DESIGN
The simple design of the cases complements the exhibition without competing with the architecture of the former convent.
HARMONY
Display cases, books and historic rooms form a cohesive setting within the Bibliothèque des Dominicains in Colmar.
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