foster + partners: datong art museum

'datong art museum' by foster + partners, datong, china
all images © foster + partners


construction has begun in datong, china on the 'datong art museum', designed by london-based practice foster + partners.
four pyramidal roof peaks interlock to define the exterior form, evoking the imagery of an erupted landscape. the external surfaces
are clad with corten steel, a material with earthen hues and will continue to weather over time. one of four new buildings bordering
a new cultural plaza, the 32,000 square meter center will be slightly sunken into the earth, matching the scale of its neighbors.
visitors descend through a stepped courtyard of sculptures to enter the museum.

at the ground level, a grand gallery with a 37 meter tall atrium with a clear span of 80 meters provides a centerpiece area
for large-scale installations and exhibitions. skylights within the high ceilings introduce northern and north-western daylight,
creating an optimal environment to display artworks with natural illumination and minimal solar gain.



aerial view of the entry plaza at night


perimeter exhibition spaces will contain state-of-the-art climate controls. artificial lighting runs along tracks within ceiling recesses
and a 5 meter grid along the floor integrates security, data and power. with 70 percent of the structure formed from a roof,
the building is insulated almost twice more than code requires, reducing the presence and necessary maintenance with only
10 percent overall glazing.

scheduled to open in 2013, the venue will represent the country in the 'beyond the building' basel art international tour.



main entrance

group8: istanbul disaster prevention + education centre

'epicenter' by group8, istanbul, turkey
all images courtesy thyssenkrupp


with offices in geneva, switzerland and hanoi, vietnam, international practice group8 has submitted the proposal 'epicenter',
a second prize winning entry for the istanbul disaster prevention + education centre competition. a void within the landscape,
this building celebrates the effects of natural disasters within a form which integrates into the urban fabric of the city. the museum
is entered from an open-air corridor which appears to be placed within a crack made in the ground. the centralized plaza becomes
a location for gathering and dynamic activity serving as an extension to the interior program.



centralized plaza


placed upon three levels of internal spaces, an accessible green roof creates a vegetated boulevard for the city which
symbolizes a post-disaster landscape which has regenerated nature. the structure generates three points of entry from the
surrounding context, leading towards the centralized and flexible public space which may be used for exhibitions,
concerts or community markets depending upon the event.



lobby



gallery



public plaza at night



site plan



floor plan / level 0



discovery course



professional + events course



night course



open course



section



section



elevation



study model



conceptual diagram



site analysis diagrams



programmatic diagrams



site connections diagrams



public plaza being used for landscape, outdoor exhibitions, concerts and markets

Design Concept for Bollywood Museum in Film City design by Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design

The design for the Bollywood Museum harnesses the power of this especially dynamic form of cinema by responding to its layered expressions of emotions. This fundamental aspect of Bollywood cinema inspires multiple facets of the design, from its undulating iconic form to the multiple waves of spatial experience that cascade across the site.

Envisioning the program as a series of scenarios generated of a rich pallet of experiences and spaces. Central to this exercise was submersing the museumgoer in an environment where they could be the star: guests enter the museum via a red carpet arrival, and orientation occurs in theaters designed for gala events. Some galleries are treated as working sets for a ‘behind the scenes’ feel, while others use interactive technology to immerse patrons in worlds only seen on screen.

Situated in Film City amidst working back-lots, the museum participates in the industry that supports it. Inside, multiple small theaters combine to support opening night screenings and major awards ceremonies. Conceived as an all-day affair, landscape and building merge to support the variety of experiences. Families having traveled from afar can picnic amongst set reproductions and enjoy screenings in the movie garden.

The concept of movement and flow carries thru to structure. Beneath the complex flowing form lies a rational structure that enables flexibility of programming. Warehouse-like volumes accommodate exhibits ranging from actual sets to intimate encounters with memorabilia. Fittingly, the Bollywood Museum is not a box containing artifacts, but a living space celebrating and supporting a living culture.

Location: Film City, Mumbai, India
Client: Maharashtra Film, Stage and cultural Development Corporation Ltd.
Architect: Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design in collaboration with Cannon Design International

Museologists: Lord Cultural Resources
Engineering: ARUP
Landscape Architecture: SWA
Interactive and Immersive Environments: BRC Imagination Arts
Audio Visual: Electrosonic
Lighting Design: AWA Lighting Designers

kengo kuma + associates: new taipei city museum of art

'new taipei city museum of art' by kengo kuma + associates, taipei, taiwan
images courtesy new taipei city museum of art


the 'green cell' proposal by japanese architect kengo kuma of tokyo-based kengo kuma + associates has placed second
in the international competition for the new taipei city museum of art for taipei city, taiwan. an undulating double skin
generates the iconic form which radiates in a waving manner into the encompassing urbanscape. a main hall connects
the museum's program with a nearby train station, cable car, riverbank trail transforming the site into a dynamic hub.
the addition incorporates public amenities such as a park pavilion, retail, and flexible program to contribute to the city's
established context.



car and bus stop area


the main hall serves as a communications hub, becoming a lively central space for workshops, exhibitions,
gathering and events. merging public and private areas creates the desired informal experience with art
and artists. the exterior skin touches down to the ground plane generating 'in-between spaces' which are
integrated throughout the galleries to moderate the region's climate. the sprawling canopy plays an important
role in the masterplan's sustainability as the steel mesh of the structural framework is capped with diverse
elements including EFTE cushions, LEDs, ventilation louvers, solar panels and green roof.



view from front path


big hall



in between space



lecture hall



night view



roof canopy detail


site plan



floor plan / level 0



section



elevation



program arrangement diagram



wall section



air control system diagram



hybrid ventilation cooling system diagram



site analysis and connections diagram