Wayfinding and Labeling for KMSKA, Antwerp, Belgium. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) underwent a major renovation, completed in 2022. We designed the complete wayfinding system for the 30,000 m² building and labels for over 600 artworks. The transformation added striking contemporary “white rooms” within the historic galleries. To unite old and new, we chose a refined sans-serif typeface, precision-cut from solid brass, reinforcing the dialogue between tradition and modernity. Together with Bernardo Berga, we created custom icons in the same style to guide visitors intuitively. Wayfinding elements, including matching brass floorplans, were strategically placed for optimal circulation, with freestanding panels where wall signage wasn’t possible. All labels were manually typeset and color-matched to their mounting surfaces for minimal visual disruption, with key works marked by distinctive brass labels.
Produced from 2017–2022, i.c.w. Joris Kritis, Bernardo Berga, and Robbrecht & Daem Architects.