david garcia studio: jøssingfjord museum

‘jøssingfjord museum’ by david garcia studio, jøssingfjord, norway all images courtesy of david garcia studio

david garcia studio of copenhagen, denmark has received third prize for the norwegian architects association for architects international competition to create the ‘jøssingfjord museum’ for jøssingfjord, norway. art and history of the region’s mining industry are brought together in one site encouraging visitors to interact with nature, technology and society. positioned above a retired titanium mine, the building’s pitched roofs offer vertical and horizontal sight lines to the natural and artificial landscape.

vehicular approach to museum

clustering a series of volumes around an inner courtyard typical of norwegian architecture, the form becomes integral with the rugged terrain. outdoor exhibitions may be held within the central space bringing nature into the museum experience and providing accessibility to other exhibits. envisioned as the fifth facade, the roof’s diverse inclinations and orientations allow daylight to be blocked within galleries while offering panoramic views from the cafe and auditorium.

entrance

lobby

cafe

gallery

floor plan / level 0

section

section

section

elevation

elevation

circulation diagram

horizontal, historical and vertical landscape diagram

site accessibility diagram

programmatic diagram