marcio rodrigues: naturum

‘naturum’ by marcio rodrigues, goteborg, sweden all images courtesy of marcio rodrigues

portuguese designer marcio rodrigues has developed ‘naturum’ a nature museum located by the goteborg river in sweden. the structure has two main intentions; to be a beacon / lighthouse for the city and the exploration of light-weight materials. the building is made of polycarbonate panels that blend with the colors of the site and the sunlight. it’s a neural element which gives an industrial aesthetic to the complex. during the day, it appears to be a silent intervention. during the evening, it becomes a reference for the river and to the city as it illuminates the skyline.

the main interventions were focused on the ground floor which reorganizes the bicycle / pedestrian logic (parking and walkways) and the ferry tram station. it takes advantage of the 24/7 lounge and creates more public programs such as a cafeteria and washrooms to establish a relation with the previous organization. the upper floors are mainly exhibition spaces which maximizes the silent atmosphere and allows visitors to see the diffused landscape through the polycarbonate walls.

exhibition space

night view

site plan

rendering of building on goteborg’s river

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models  

concept sketches

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