# Glass-Enclosed Museum Facades The Vincent Van Gogh Museum Will Soon Unveil Its New Spacious Foyer By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-van-gogh-museum References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/entrance-this-way-the-van-gogh-museums-revamped-foyer-opens-this-week/9540) & [vangoghmuseum.nl](http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/about-the-museum/the-building) The Vincent Van Gogh Museum will soon reveal its [renovated foyer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-design-store-soho). The long-awaited entrance hall will welcome museum goers with a spacious and elegant venue, large enough to comfortably house a ticket office, coat room and gift shop. The [transparent all-glass facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2) and roof are supported by a steel structure. Matching the wall's theme are the unique transparent stairs that are used to access the foyer. An abundance of natural light fills the entire lobby, creating a stark contrast to traditionally dark and crowded museums. The bright open lobby adds an extra 800 square meters of flexible and adaptable space. The new modern addition makes the [Vincent Van Gogh Museum Foyer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-hifi-caf) the perfect place to hold parties, weddings and receptions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 12% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Transparent Museum Facades:** The use of transparent glass facades in museums creates a bright and open atmosphere, transforming the traditional museum experience. - **Flexible Museum Spaces:** The addition of flexible and adaptable spaces in museums allows for a variety of events and gatherings, expanding the museum's potential uses. - **Natural Light in Museums:** The incorporation of natural light in museum design creates a more inviting and immersive environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore innovative ways to incorporate transparent facades and flexible spaces in museum designs. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can take advantage of the newly available flexible spaces in museums for hosting parties, weddings, and receptions. - **Museum Management:** Museum managers can consider incorporating more natural light into their existing spaces to enhance the visitor experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-Blocked Contemporary Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mkg.md) - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Adaptive Paris Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fondation-cartier.md) - [Jagget Metal Museum Entrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baroque-museum-of-catalonia.md) - [Aluminum-Clad Gallery Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gallery-of-the-kings-at-the-museo-egizio.md) - [Reflective Museum Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangzhou-empathy-museum.md) - [Curved Glass Veiled Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-store.md) - [Art Museum Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiao-feng-art-museum.md) - [White Concrete Boxy Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-modern-art.md)