Museum Scalefulness – Kyle Branchesi
Museum is a studio work in collaboration with Larisa Rus that examines interrelated systems that modify spatial structure and articulate thermal, acoustic and environmental performance.
Similar in some respects to a Zaha Haddid proposal, the transition between interior spaces is diluted and makes the transition less evident.This seeming fluid motion juxtaposes smoothy large and smaller galleries.
This motion is strongly expressed on the facade which couples and expands to create surfaces that express the interior spaces. It is made up of ETFE multilayer panels that are coated and air-pumped. They expand inward and outward filtering sunlight and change with the seasons. More details from the architect after the jump.
Museum examines interrelated systems which both modify the spatial structure of the building and articulate expectations of the performance structurally, thermally, acoustically and environmentally. This project creates a contextualized assemblage of spaces for contemporary art to be explored.
The interior is formed through a series of morphologies looking at the juxtaposition of larger and smaller galleries. The spaces formed between connecting galleries creates a surface which wraps through the museum. This gesture fades the transition between floor and wall. Circulation wraps into and out of the gallery spaces in a similar motion which can be observed in section. The continual motion expands to the facade of the building. A series of design explorations focus on the organization of splines. The facade couples and expands which creates surfaces aligning to interior conditions.
The facade is comprised of multi-layered ETFE panels that are coated and pumped with air. The panels expand both inwards and outwards; filtering sunlight and act in relation to seasonal weather patterns to allow natural ventilation.
Architects: Scalefulness
Advisor: Herwig Baumgartner
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