Reimagining History through Material and Craft The Børsen restoration in Copenhagen offers a unique glimpse into the meticulous process of reviving a historic landmark. The exhibition, crafted by JAC Studios, is housed in a series of 15 interconnected containers elevated to provide panoramic views of the active construction site. This innovative setup allows visitors to engage directly with the ongoing restoration, where the building itself becomes a central exhibit. Materiality is at the heart of the exhibition, with each container cut and adapted to create integrated spaces for models, objects, and interpretive content. Steel from the containers forms displays for architectural models, while bespoke furniture incorporates fragments salvaged from the fire, offering a tactile connection to the building's past. The exhibition showcases the original material palette of brick, sandstone, copper, and timber, each requiring specialized restoration techniques. Visitors encounter the building's material history through elements like the 1:70 scale model of Børsen, displayed on corrugated steel plates, and salvaged objects such as the ear from a spiraling dragon sculpture. The exhibition also features a 130-meter hand-drawn site cover, a layered collage that narrates Børsen's rich history through textures and frottages taken from the original façade.

Design Highlights

Elevated containers provide panoramic views of the construction site. Integrated spaces for models and interpretive content within the containers. Exposed steel displays and bespoke furniture using salvaged materials. Reuse of 40% of original bricks and restoration of sandstone sculptures. Hand-drawn site cover illustrating Børsen's historical narrative.

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