Brussels is a city with high political importance for Europe as it is home to most major European institutions including the European Commission, Council of European Union, European Parliament and is also the political seat of NATO. With such influential neighbors, the designed aimed to create a new symbol of European Union, the European Spiral.
The museum sits in the Great Square of Brussels with its aim being to project the solidarity of the European Union rather than the importance of the city itself. The museum displays past and present heritage of the countries in different islands which are all arranged around a central core of stairs and elevators.
The exterior twirls and twists around with the facade combining the flags of all the 28 countries to create a hypothetical flag. Hinting symbiotic development this flag was then twisted , rolled and pulled up like a spiral to further denote dynamism and differences.
Offering multiplicity of visuals into nations and their relationships the project exists as a juxtaposition of individuality of each with combined values shared by all.
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Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.