 Between 1969 and 1973 the Kunsthalle underwent a first period of renovation.The library, whose inventory goes back to the founding year of the Kunstverein and today has a focus on contemporary art publications, in 1992 has been installed permanently in the rooms of the former caretaker apartment.In 2004, the Steinberg building underwent further, major renovations executed by the architects , with the intent of both restoring its former glory and simultaneously updating it in an attempt to prolong its relevance in the art and architecture world.