Museum De Waag is located in one of the oldest weigh houses in the Netherlands. Built in 1528, the Waag served as a weighing house for traders selling their goods at the market. It's an icon of the city, situated on the Brink of Deventer. In the 19th century, the weighing function disappeared, and the building became an art school. In 1915, it was transformed into a museum. Since then, visitors have been able to explore the city's ancient treasures in this remarkable monument. With the departure of the Tourist Information Office from the building, more space became available for exhibitions. Studio Groen+Schild redesigned the entrance and museum shop. With respect for the monument, several spatial interventions were made, such as enlarging the passage to the new exhibition space.

Photography: Mike Bink

Projectteam Studio Groen+Schild:
Ellen Schild, Thijs Bongers, Wilfred van Westerhuis