# Split-Level Museum Interiors This Museum Encourages Visitors to Explore at Their Own Pace By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-interior References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/775433/grimmwelt-kadawittfeldarchitektur) This innovative [museum interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-museum-ehrhardt) in Kassel features a split-level layout that helps carry out the flow of visitors. The museum is situated near a historic park, and its contents feature work from the Brothers Grimm. The museum is also used to thoroughly explain the historical and topographical features of the park. Other exhibits focus on familiar Grimm fairytales and German linguistics. The layout for the space boasts an [open concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inclusive-museum-design) and invites guests to explore the exhibits at their own pace. Architects believed that the shape of the land was an important feature to highlight. When constructing the museum, the area's undulations were used as inspiration for the final design. The museum also has a [roof landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunner-museum) that provides picturesque views of Kassel. Also, the tiered layout is centered on the welcoming hall which stretches the entire length of the building. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Split-level Museum Interiors:** The split-level layout of museums can enhance the flow of visitors and provide unique exploration experiences. - **Open Concept Museum Spaces:** The open concept design of museums allows visitors to explore exhibits at their own pace and creates a more immersive experience. - **Roof Landscapes in Museums:** Museums with roof landscapes offer picturesque views and an opportunity for additional exhibition spaces or leisure areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Museum and Exhibition Design:** Design firms specializing in museum and exhibition design can leverage split-level layouts and open concept designs to create innovative and engaging spaces. - **Tourism and Cultural Heritage:** The tourism and cultural heritage industry can benefit from incorporating split-level museum interiors to enhance visitor experiences and attract more tourists. - **Architecture and Urban Planning:** Architects and urban planners can explore the concept of roof landscapes in museums to maximize available space and provide aesthetic and recreational value to buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Blocked Contemporary Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mkg.md) - [Garden-Topped Sunken Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmp-inspiration.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Dual Level Concrete Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-museum-of-asian-art.md) - [Old Mine Tunnel-Integrated Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xk.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Light-Controlled Exhibition Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casereal.md) - [Town-Like Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-of-museum.md) - [Rammed Earth Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-museum-ehrhardt.md)