the buildings conversion into a museum was undertaken by the architects hubacher, issler and partners, zurich; another major renovation was carried out by the architects p. + j. diethelm, st. gall, in 2014. the complex of buildings now comprises depots, studios of photography, graphic art and conservation, archives, library, office tract, lecture hall and auditorium (which also serves as venue of public events), reception and three exhibition halls (total display space 700m).