| Ruhr Museum | Exhibition design | Jan 2010 |
Ruhr Museuminfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Light boxesinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Wall panelsinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Signageinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


The Presentinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


The Presentinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Memoryinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Memoryinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Historyinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Historyinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Historyinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Historyinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Visitor Centreinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Visitor Centreinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Visitor Centreinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Visitor Centreinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Visitor Centreinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Heritage Trailinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


Heritage Trailinfocredits


One part of the Zollverein Coal Mine world cultural heritage site is the former coal wash plant converted by Rem Kohlhaas, that has housed the Ruhr Museum since January 2010.
Visitors experience a succession of very different impressions and discover an equally chequered history.
The visual identity in the form of DNA code is constituted by a typographical system that imprints itself in different aggregate states into the exhibition.
Based on the idea of a mine car or container, the individual words sit more or less exactly in a grid system of areas. This gives rise to a rhythm that appears mechanical and which is formulated in the form of graphics and objects.


| Architecture | hg merz architekten museumsgestalter |
| L2M3 | David Arzt, Frank Geiger, Sascha Lobe |
| Photography | Brigida Gozalez, L2M3 |

