‘jeongok prehistory museum’ by XTU architects, jeongok, south korea images courtesy of XTU architects

 

 

 

‘jeongok prehistory museum’ by france based-studio XTU architects is now complete. located on a paleolithic site of major archeological significance in jeongok, south korea, the facility aims to provide a multi-sensory space that represents ranging environments and atmospheres from the prehistoric landscape.

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum approach

 

 

 

stretching between two small peaks, the structure seeks to harmoniously co-exist with the natural surroundings, physically acting as a threshold between modern day and archaic times. the soft and rounded form meanders around the site, paying homage to the watery landscape that originally existed nearby.

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum pathways leading to ‘threshold’

 

 

 

a perforated double wall referencing the pattern of reptile skin reflects the peripheral scenery, changing as the day progresses and activity around the volume evolves. at night, the small punctures become illuminated and animated, as light moves along the stainless steel which smoothly wraps around the tubular form. 

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum threshold

 

 

 

paths organized as overlapping loops circulate around the building and serve as exterior museographic spaces. merging the boundaries of indoors and out, concealed and exposed, the design aims to put users closer to the landscape than the building.

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum beneath the structure, between the two hills

 

 

 

inside, a network of exhibition, education and activity spaces work in a continuous loop, guiding visitors through a collection of open and interactive areas. freely arranged islands form micro-themed atmospheres throughout the museum, whose environment replicates and reconstitutes scenic landscapes and animal species.

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum the reflective facade changes with light conditions and activity

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum windows

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum ‘prehistoric garden’

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum overall view

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum interior

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum corridor while under construction

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum restaurant while under construction

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum exhibition space while under construction

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum micro-themed island while under construction

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum stairway while under construction

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum rendering of aerial view

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum rendering of structure

XTU architects: jeongok prehistory museum rendering of rooftop