David Chipperfield to Design New Muzej Lah in Bled, Slovenia
The Muzej Lah, a new contemporary art museum in Bled, Slovenia, will open in summer 2026. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect David Chipperfield, the 5,000-square-meter building will house the Lah Collection of over 800 works by more than 100 international and Slovenian artists, spanning from the post-war period to today. The collection, assembled over 30 years by philanthropists Igor and Mojca Lah, includes pieces by Anselm Kiefer, Joseph Beuys, William Kentridge, Zoran Music, Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, members of Neue Slowenische Kunst, Anne Imhof, Theaster Gates, and Hito Steyerl. The museum will feature a library, research center, restaurant, and host concerts, performances, film screenings, and educational activities. Chipperfield's design integrates with the Alpine landscape, referencing local topography with a mimetic roof and staggered volumes. The museum aims to become a cultural hub for contemporary art, engaging with the local community and international visitors.
Key facts
- Muzej Lah will open in summer 2026 in Bled, Slovenia.
- David Chipperfield is the architect.
- The museum will house over 800 works from the Lah Collection.
- The collection includes artists like Anselm Kiefer, Joseph Beuys, and William Kentridge.
- The building is 5,000 square meters.
- Igor and Mojca Lah are the philanthropists behind the project.
- The museum will have a library, research center, and restaurant.
- The design features a mimetic roof and staggered volumes.
Entities
Artists
- Anselm Kiefer
- Joseph Beuys
- William Kentridge
- Zoran Music
- Ilya Kabakov
- Emilia Kabakov
- Anne Imhof
- Theaster Gates
- Hito Steyerl
Institutions
- Muzej Lah
- Fundacija Lah
- David Chipperfield Architects
Locations
- Bled
- Slovenia
- Lake Bled
- Julian Alps