# Southeast Asian Art Bunkers The Feuerle Collection is Built in a WWII Bunker in Berlin By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feuerle-collection References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2016/11/23/john-pawson-conversion-second-world-war-concrete-bunker-art-museum-berlin-germany/) & [thefeuerlecollection.org](http://thefeuerlecollection.org/wordpress/) The Feuerle Collection is a private museum that features [contemporary art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-fisher-seaport-gallery), Imperial Chinese furniture, and ancient Southeast Asian art owned by Desire Feuerle. While such a collection of pieces is appropriate in and of itself, the Feuerle Collection's housing is unexpected considering the content: it is housed in a [WWII bunker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pritzker-military-archives-center) in Berlin. The museum was created by architectural designer John Pawson, and it reflects his stark and barren style. Pawson did little with the [concrete structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-modern-art) itself, primarily adding in things like lighting and daises to artfully highlight the pieces in the Feuerle Collection. The cultural juxtaposition between the Southeast Asian art in the collection and the markedly European context in which it is placed contributes to the experience of the museum for attendees. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Art Bunker Museums:** Creating museums in unexpected, unconventional spaces like bunkers, caves or abandoned buildings. - **Cultural Juxtaposition:** Pairing art and artifacts from different cultures to create a unique perspective and experience for visitors. - **Minimalist Museum Design:** Adopting the stark and minimalist design principles used in modern architecture to create clean, simple and well-lit museum spaces that showcase the art and artifacts on display. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Museum Industry:** Incorporating unexpected spaces like bunkers, indoor parks or underground venues to create immersive and unexpected museum experiences. - **Architecture Industry:** Collaborating with museums and private art collectors to create unique, minimalist and unconventional spaces to showcase art in a new way. - **Tourism Industry:** Promoting unconventional museums and art spaces to create new and unique tourism experiences for visitors looking for something different. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nomadic Berlin Design Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-room-i-walk-the-line.md) - [Rattan Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-art-gallery.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Art Museum Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiao-feng-art-museum.md) - [Bunker-Converted Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corstorphine-wright.md) - [Swept Roof Underground Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-time-palace.md) - [Brick-Centric Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-collection.md) - [Color-Blocked Contemporary Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mkg.md) - [Rammed Earth Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-museum-ehrhardt.md)