As part of the conversion to the Museum für Franken, the entire listed fortress complex at Marienburg is being renovated and remodelled, in several construction phases, in order to meet the requirements of a modern museum.
In the first phase of construction, an area of approximately 900 m² was developed to accommodate the necessary infrastructure for the Castle and Gardens Administration (SGV). These measures include adapting the former Old Guardhouse to serve as the castellan’s residence, and creating new operational areas for the Garden Administration in the former Old Smithy and on the ground floor of the Vorburg, connected by a new timber workshop.
Every intervention is based on a sensitive approach to the existing fabric. The historic vaulted rooms have been refurbished and replastered with lime plaster, fitted with a discreet wall heating to ensure consistent climate and humidity levels. The historic timber roof trusses have been successfully reinforced using traditional methods. This approach respects the building's heritage while preparing it for its new role as a modern museum.