MDDM studio proposes gridded MALI square museum wing

 

 

 

italian-german MDDM studio installs a grid within a grid for the ‘MALI square’ concept, created as entry for museo de arte de lima’s contemporary art wing competition. awarded an honorable mention among 387 total proposals, ‘MALI square’ emphasizes flexibility in answer to the city’s complex urban situation.

MDDM studio proposes gridded MALI square museum wing
‘mali square’
images © MDDM studio

 

 

 

MDDM’s work is, essentially, a gridded system that serves as connector between the museum’s historical exposition palace, addition, and urban dimension: surrounding avenues, parks, metro, etc. the proposal consists of three main areas, a sub-level gallery, sunken courtyard, and multi-level education center.

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gallery interior

 

 

 

chosen placement of structures takes advantage of the existing environment — sound-proofing, thermal exchange due to underground — and integrates into the scene without drastically affecting setting. through juxtaposition of voids and volumes, arranged in grid format, MDDM studio offers a diverse solution that effectively, and elegantly, resolves competition requirements. 

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concept 

MDDM studio proposes gridded MALI square museum wing
elevation 

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section A 

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section B 

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masterplan

MDDM studio proposes gridded MALI square museum wing
roof plan

MDDM studio proposes gridded MALI square museum wing
1st floor plan

MDDM studio proposes gridded MALI square museum wing
b1 – sunken squares

MDDM studio proposes gridded MALI square museum wing
b2 – art gallery

 

 

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edited by: nick brink | designboom