Twee bezoekers lezen een informatiepaneel met de titel 'Modernisme in Beweging' in een lichte tentoonstellingsruimte met witte zuilen.

New architecture presentation: Modernism in Motion

From 16 November 2025, the new semi-permanent presentation Modernism in Motion – From Glaspaleis to Parkstad can be seen in the central hall of the Glaspaleis. The exhibition shows how modernist buildings in the region, developed during the heyday of the mining industry, are taking on new significance today. It highlights how these buildings have been transformed, repurposed, or are at a turning point.

Modernism marked a period of progress and ambition in Parkstad. Numerous buildings from this era – including the Glaspaleis – now provide a valuable foundation for current themes such as sustainability, reuse, and area development.

The presentation shows how these buildings are evolving. A reference map provides context, while highlighted examples illustrate the opportunities that repurposing offers. Some projects have already found a new function, others are in transition, and some await their future.

Connection to previous research

Modernism in Motion builds on the 2016 publication Modernism in Parkstad, in which SCHUNCK mapped sixty modernist buildings in the region. The new presentation shows how some of these buildings have developed since then. The publication is available at the SCHUNCK reception.

Vier bezoekers staan langs een lange gele vitrine met architectuurmodellen en foto’s, in een lichte museumruimte met ronde kolommen.

What you’ll see

The exhibition consists of several elements:

  • Examples of successful and ongoing transformations
  • A “demolition cabinet” highlighting buildings that have since disappeared
  • An annually changing “selection cabinet” featuring a notable design or a project currently under transformation
  • An artist’s impression of the renovated Royal/Rivoli Theater in Heerlen, designed by Mecanoo
  • Furniture from the previous You Are Here presentation reused for the display
Tentoonstellingsruimte met een staand paneel waarop een zwart-witfoto van een kerkgevel te zien is, met vitrines en bezoekers op de achtergrond.

Practical information

  • Date: 16 November 2025 to January 2030
  • Location: SCHUNCK Glaspaleis, vide in the central hall
  • Opening hours: Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Closed on public holidays
  • Admission: free

The publication Modernisme in Parkstad Limburg is available in the museum shop for €24.95.