The design concept for this museum originated from a concept model using an arrangement of “cells” in various sizes. The system used to organize these cells put them in order from larger and open to smaller and dense, which created a transition in volumes. These volumes were transformed into the spaces within the museum, beginning with large cavernous spaces and slowly moving into smaller intimate spaces as the visitor moves through the building. A series of panels or louvers line the perimeter in a variation of angles to create a gradient affect across the face. This also effects the sun light that enters each of the space. As a visitor move around the exterior and interior of the building the facade changes, creating diversity and interest. The gradation of the facade is also repeated in the garden where the most dense section of the panels become ponds while the more open sections become pathways and green space.
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