kubota & bachmann architects: serlachius museum gosta extension

'seriachius museum gosta extension' by kubota & bachmann architects
all images courtesy kubota & vachmann architects


zurich and paris-based office kubota & bachmann architects ( toshihiro kubota, yves bachmann)
has sent us images of their entry into the design competition for the 'serlachius museum gosta extension'
in mantta, finland. consisting of an inserted volume in the formal garden designed by paul olsson in 1935,
the design seeks to respect the surrounding nature as well as the joenniemi manor built by architect
jarl eklund, blending its architecture with the existing ambiance of the picturesque site.



west elevation


situated close to the bank of lake melasjarvi, the extension is subtly plugged into the south-sloping plot,
seemingly emerging out of the land to extend out to the water. the interior space is stepped down in
an sequential manner, separating the different programs and functions of the museum in a legible and
effective manner. at its highest point, the extension accommodates conference and representation facilities,
then a restaurant and kitchen, offices, collection facilities, and the exhibition space which terminates at
the foot of the bank.



east elevation


the horizontal line of the roof is clad in glass, reflecting the elements of the site back to the landscape.
treated with grey-green solar panels, the exterior expression changes in accordance to the season and
time of day. paying careful respect to the aesthetic characteristics of the pre-existing manor as well as
the natural elements of the lake, the project is a practice in conservation and combining the historical
with the modern.



interior view of grand staircase



exhibition space



panoramic view of lake



rendered fly-by view



lighting and season reflection study



during winter



during sunset



aerial view



floor plan / level 0.00 / traveling exhibitions and collections' treatment and storage facilities


floor plan / level +4.50m / collections exhibitions (gallery)



floor plan / level +6.40m / offices



floor plan / level +9.00m / foyer services, conference and restaurant



longitudinal section









model


project info:

client: gösta serlachius fine arts foundation
total net floor area: 3,169 m2
total gross floor area: 4,300 m2

landscape architect: bassinet turquin paysage
environmental engineer: øyvind VESSIA
perspectives: sebastien raguel
architects: ikbal bouaita
translation: marietta sanderink
model: model & co (jean-louis courtois)