February 2026
Furniture assembly and installation
Now it's really happening! What the Documentation Center team and its designers have been thinking about, conceptualizing, designing, and revising on the computer and in long coordination meetings over the past few years is finally taking shape. The first delivery of furniture has arrived in Nuremberg – only the packing slips reveal which element from which chapter is hidden behind the plastic wrap on the numerous pallets. The carpentry workshop's assembly team is working quickly on site – the first pieces of furniture and support elements are already visible the very next day. With 1,600 sq.m. of exhibition space, it will still take quite a while until everything is in place.
January 2026
Color proof
Together with our designers, we carried out an initial color proof. The aim of this test was to realistically assess the subsequent effect of the print on the backlit glass panels intended for the furniture. In particular, the color reproduction, contrasts, and image quality were carefully checked to ensure that the visual appearance met our design and quality requirements. We also worked together to coordinate the integration of display cases and monitors into the print. Spacing and margins had to be carefully determined to ensure a harmonious appearance of the entire panel.
November 2025
Color samples
Our new permanent exhibition is going to be colorful! But how will the colors that we have only been able to see in graphic designs on a monitor look in reality? We tested this with our designers on site. It is important to consider the lighting conditions, the print, and the interplay of different materials. After all, not all grays are the same, and not all greens are the same...
