Design Museum Gent, Drabstraat 10, Ghent, Belgium
About this story
Design Museum Gent’s renovation and expansion reconnects its historic buildings, dating from the 16th to 20th centuries, with a new wing designed by Carmody Groarke and ATAMA. RE-ST worked on restoration of the historic buildings. The completed museum adds exhibition, workshop, meeting and event spaces and is intended to improve connections between the institution and the city. The project’s circular-material strategy includes the Ghent Waste Brick, developed using waste-derived materials. The museum’s official project page confirms the design team and October 3 reopening. The museum’s official opening announcement promotes a free opening weekend; editors should check the official programme for access and event details.
Status and timeline
Completed. The museum reopens October 3, 2026, after four years of renovation and expansion; the reopening festival and related exhibitions run October 3–11, 2026.
Design highlights
A contemporary wing completes and connects a fragmented historic museum complex; restoration is paired with new public, workshop and exhibition spaces. The facade uses the Ghent Waste Brick, a circular material developed from waste streams.
Important dates
· Public reopening and opening weekend access · Details
· Reopening festival and citywide programme ends · Details
