The complexity of preserving diversity

In one of our most complex and significant projects, EUN developed a tailored technical solution for the new Conservation Center of the Clermont Auvergne Métropole Museums, located in Cébazat. The aim of this site is to bring together the collections of six museums in a single building of over 4,000 m², including dedicated storage areas, restoration workshops, and spaces for cultural mediation.

The typological diversity of the works — ranging from archaeological and textile objects to tapestries, documents, scientific objects, as well as ethnographic and wine-related elements — posed major challenges in terms of conservation compatibility, accessibility, and structural behavior.

From the early phases of the project, EUN’s technical team worked in coordination with the project owner, architects, and end users, developing a solution based on multiple technical validation sessions, onsite tests, and prototype reviews. This methodology allowed us to refine key details and ensure the long-term reliability of the proposed systems.

The resulting installation integrates 620 mobile systems in three different configurations according to load capacity, 610 fixed solutions, cantilevered structures for tapestries, specific shelving for floor palletization, as well as wall-mounted and mobile grid systems for hanging works. All of this is organized around a unified and streamlined aesthetic, compliant with the center’s high environmental requirements.

One of the main achievements was harmonizing the use of varied systems within a global solution that preserves formal coherence while precisely addressing the conservation needs of each type of object. This structural flexibility, combined with the potential for future extensions, reinforces the center’s role as a centralized space for long-term conservation.

This project confirms EUN’s ability to design highly demanding solutions in complex museum contexts, ensuring both the physical preservation of collections and the functional adaptability of the space over time.