Green Luxury – Sustainability in a Baroque museum and its gardens

At first glance, it might seem strange to discuss sustainability in a Baroque museum. Yet the preservation of historic buildings and artworks, and the maintenance of historic gardens, all raise issues that remain relevant today. The ‘Green Luxury’ programme in Sopron focuses precisely on this connection: how can a centuries-old heritage be maintained in harmony with today’s environmental considerations? The museum and its garden offer a unique perspective on this. Behind the spectacular opulence of the Baroque world lie materials, architectural solutions and horticultural traditions that prompt us to ask quite different questions today than we did in the past.