Inside, without any daylight to protect the collection from damaging sunlight, the exhibition rooms are located on 2 floors. Currently works by Italian architect Aldo Rossi (1931-1997) are on display until May 15, 2023. The exhibition “Insulae” refers to the traditional construction of ancient Roman dwellings (insulae), which characterized Rossi’s work and were his distinctive signature. Rossi was closely connected with Berlin and realized some unique projects in the capital. The Italian architect found inspiration for his work in works by Baroque artists such as Giovanni Battista Piransesi and in buildings from earlier centuries. While some of his drawings, such as ideas for the German Historical Museum, remained merely sketches, his building ensemble on Schützenstrasse in Berlin, with its four courtyards, was realized. Parts of the remaining facades, which are protected as historic monuments, were integrated into the facade. The house at Schützenstrasse 8 was given a shortened, faithful copy of Michelangelo’s courtyard facade from the Palazzo Farnese in Rome as its facade.