Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

We have preserved the unique character of the cultural institution while updating it for contemporary use with renovations and additional square meters.

Building Inspection and Maintenance Planning

Each year, a thorough building inspection was conducted to prioritize and plan annual maintenance, which—along with a wide range of renovation projects—was carried out to maintain the building's high technical quality and adapt it to new routines and functions.

Among the most significant tasks were new skylights in the Banquet Hall, replacement of copper roofs, fire safety measures in the buildings, a new public café, and major restoration of architect Vilhelm Dahlerup's building.

We have retained the distinctive character of this cultural institution and at the same time updated it for contemporary use through renovation and by adding more floor-space.

A special library

One of our main tasks involved the open research library at Glyptoteket, with its book collection passed on from Carl Jacobsen's original library.

With respect for the architecture of the original library, the extension was designed with high rooms, wood panelling, maple floors, balconies, bookcases with glass sliding doors, and tabletops made of belinga with ox-hide inserts – all using high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship. In addition, the rooms were upgraded with skylights.

Dissing+Weitling have also improved the accessability and visitor facilities, designed the new canteen and conservation workshop for the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, as well as the renovation of the Etruscan collection.