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Gilleleje Museum
Name
Helene Anker Kure
Education degree
Kandidat
Institute
Architecture and Culture
Program
Cultural Heritage, Transformation and Conservation
Year
2021
Gilleleje Museum presents the local history of Gilleleje. A unique story makes the city famous, the rescue operation of Danish Jews in October 1943. The project investigates the sense of place, characteristic atmospheres and how history can be experienced through architecture. A new urban space is created and transformation and addition to the existing creating a complete museum experience.
The exhibition consists of three elements: A bench, an original dinghy, and a view of the Gilleleje Church and cemetery, both playing a significant role in the history of the rescue operation of Danish Jews. The room is illuminated only by a small gap, creating an evocative atmosphere inviting the visitors to take part and revisit the historical events.
“October 1943” – The rescue operation of Danish Jews
Visualization: Facade inspired by the local cultural heritage
Model 1:20 and 1:200
Photos of models
The museum consists of five buildings today: Two buildings worthy of preservation (Østergade 20 and Gilleleje Hovedgade 49), a small oldcottage, a warehouse, and an exhibition building.
The project transforms the existing exhibition and warehouse building. The two buildings worthy of preservation will be restored, of which Østergade 20 will be transformed into a cafe, ticket sales, shop and staff facilities
The project transforms the existing exhibition and warehouse building. The two buildings worthy of preservation will be restored, of which Østergade 20 will be transformed into a cafe, ticket sales, shop and staff facilities
Existing site - Gilleleje Museum today
Drawings and brochure
Drawings
Photo studies and drawings investigate streets and passages in the old city of Gilleleje. The investigations became a basis for establishing squares and passages of the museum site and the central reference to place the museum in a natural continuation of its near context and connection to the city.
Studies on passages
The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s)
