Museum Preserving our history

Museum solutions Your unique collection deserves intelligent storage solutions At Bruynzeel, we understand the key issue when designing a museum repository is to preserve an irreplaceable collection. In addition, the collection should be accessible at all times. Bruynzeel has extensive experience in furnishing museum repositories. Our advisors will be happy to help you find a solution to meet the specific requirements of your collection, its users, and the dynamics of the environment. Preserve yours at   www.bruynzeel-storage.com/museum 2

Optimising space Rethinking is the challenge At some point, all museums run out of floor space for storage in their building or off-site repositories. The need for more and better research facilities, combined with ever-increasing collections that require safe storage, means that rethinking a museum’s floor area becomes imperative. Bruynzeel can help you with the one remaining option if a large building project is to be avoided: optimising your museum’s existing space.

Visible storage For all to enjoy With many museums holding up to 90% of their collection in storage at any one time, opening up a facility with a bespoke system from Bruynzeel is a creative way to engage the public and increase access to artifacts that would otherwise be hidden from public view. Visible storage is one method of maximising public access to museum and art collections held in repositories and store rooms. This technique was used in Bruynzeel’s installation for Museum Aan de Stroom in Antwerp, pictured right, where it was integrated into a Double Decker storage system.

“Our biggest challenge was to store a large part of our collection in a compact way in our depot, at the same time being accessible to the public. Bruynzeel developed a special showcase to reach our goal.” Bram Janssens, Repository manager MAS Visible Storage Depot

Pull-out picture racking Designed for easy access Pull-out picture racks make efficient use of space while allowing paintings to be easily accessible. If you need to view a certain object, only the art work in the relevant frame are moved. With our pull-out painting frames, you will discover that preservation and accessibility go hand in hand. The frames are available in three versions to suit a range of preservation requirements and budgets: fully suspended; running on fixed rails; or running on wheel. Find out which solution would fit your environment.

Uninterupted transport routes ArteStore Penda frames are the best system for valuable, delicate artworks. Its near-zero vibration movement ensures paintings are kept in prime condition. An additional advantage of this system is the floor is uninterrupted by rails, an important feature if the floor area also serves as a transport route. Rarely requires the construction of a load-baring steel frame ArteStore Terra frames also has virtually vibration free movement and are extremely stable. As the frames are not suspended, this option rarely requires the construction of a load-baring steel frame,...

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Static picture racking Built to your specification Static picture racking Static picture racks are available in different sizes, so that they will neatly fit into the available repository space. They offer a cost-effective storage solution, suitable for the demands of a high-density storage system. Mobile picture racking Mounting picture racks on Compactus® mobile bases makes optimal use of the available space Looking for an efficient storage solution for your artworks? Or a storage solution that can be used for temporary storage situations that have quick turnaround, such as transit and quarantine...

Compactus® mobile shelving Double your capacity In the spring of 1947, Swiss engineer Hans Ingold applied for a patent for his invention: a hand-wheel operated mobile storage system. The Compactus® storage system was born. With the Compactus® system, only one ‘floating’ aisle is required, enabling up to twice as many cabinets to be fitted in the same floor space. The system can be adapted to any construction and fitted around specific building constraints, such as pillars and ventilation shafts. The drive system ensures effortless movement of the system, regardless of the content or the number...

Compactus® Double Decker: the next generation The unique Compactus® Double Decker offers the best possible space optimisation available on the market. This system provides four times the capacity of ordinary static storage space; the ultimate space optimisation for buildings with high ceilings. The convenient Compactus® Double Decker enables you to work and store materials on two levels within the same integrated system. The Double Decker solution is proving extremely popular for museum storage, in part because of the space and cost savings achieved. However, innovative features such as ‘Auto...

Compact and Sysco® shelving Immediate access to your collection Whatever your requirements, our modular systems can be tailored to your needs. The distance between the shelves is easy to adjust, to accommodate objects of various sizes. Bruynzeel manufactures two types of versatile modular shelving. Our Compact racks have open ends without solid dividers, for ultimate flexibility. Sysco racks are fitted with closed uprights to restrict objects migrating between sections.

To create optimum safe storage, Bruynzeel has been refining its rack systems over many years, with the addition of key modifications based on practical trials and customer feedback. For example, our shelf clips are concealed within the shelves to prevent damage to the stored objects. To create easy access, the racks can be configured as single or double-sided runs. Do you need storage that requires extra protection against organisms such as bacteria, fungi and algae? Our anti-microbial coating minimises the risk of cross-contamination from surface contact. Should you require extra storage space,...