THE BIRTH OF A NOVEL HISTORY 2من اصل3

Concept
The volumetric composition of the new building consists of components of dif ferent
heights that are connected in a whole that consists of individual but well integrated
parts.The idea to make a whole out of elements comes as a reference to the present
character of the immediate surrounding that could be perceived as an ensemble of
architectural and vegetal sedimentations over time. Moreover, the act of densification
of mass results with a compact form that is highly advantageous in terms of ecology and
therefore sustain ability.
This rationale enabled an organizational plan where internal programmatic applications
are interwoven on many composition levels, thus allowing spatial synergies of various
intensities. Major programmatic strong-points that are catalyst of public   presence, apart
from the exhibitions spaces, are all oriented towards the southern perimeter of the
building where the panoramas over the surrounding landscape are extraordinary.
In the exhibition spaces, the interior is concealed from the exterior thus creating a
world of itself. As symmetry, the foyer is largely open and orientated towards the
surrounding natural habitat, thus creating a duality of atmospheres that are to be
experienced by the museum visitors.
NEW AND OLD – The Foyer As The Hinge
The new building stands confidently alone where its northern border is parallel to the
service road and the building is stretching down over the eastern slope, as far as half the
way down to the clean lake bay. Consequently, the museum extension building fully
respects the disposition of the existing plants that are found to be one of the greatest
values of the immediate context.