David Chipperfield Architects completes renovation of Mies van der Rohe's Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin

Images reveal the restored Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin after a five-year renovation by David Chipperfield Architects, with scaffolding recently removed. The museum, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and completed in 1968, has been closed since 2015. This project represents Mies van der Rohe's sole post-World War II work in Germany. Key restoration efforts included installing 1,600 square meters of new glass in the upper exhibition hall, applying a new coating across 15,000 square meters, and repairing 500 weld seams on the steel structure. The architects described the refurbishment as a respectful repair rather than a new interpretation of this International Style landmark. Final completion is anticipated in April, with an exhibition of Alexander Calder's works scheduled to open in August 2021. The renovation is currently in its concluding phase, focusing on the main hall and exhibition spaces.