Art Museum Z33, Contemporary art museum in Hasselt, Belgium
Z33 is housed in the former beguinage of Hasselt, where the renovated Vleugel 58 by Gustaaf Daniëls and the new wing Vleugel 19 by Francesca Torzo form one 4,600 m² exhibition space. Torzo's exterior is clad in diamond-shaped brick that matches the adjoining beguinage; the entrance walls slope at 58 degrees, a nod to Vleugel 58. Inside, rooms vary: one has no daylight, another is tall and narrow, another wide with a view of the redesigned beguinage garden.
The museum grew out of a predecessor institution in 2002 and continued developing its role over time. A new wing called Vleugel 19 was added in 2020, designed by an Italian architect.
The museum presents exhibitions that connect art, design, and architecture while exploring current social issues. These projects often develop through partnerships with scientists and other specialists.
Z33 is entered from Bonnefantenstraat and opens onto the redesigned beguinage garden. The 4,600 m2 exhibition space merges Vleugel 58 and Vleugel 19, allowing three to four exhibitions at once. The new programme began on 21 May 2020 after COVID-19 delays.
The brick wall of the new facade is deliberately sparse in openings, acting as a protective barrier toward the street. This design choice creates interesting plays of light and shadow throughout the day that constantly transform the building's appearance.
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