vaumm arkitektura: serlachius museum gösta

‘serlachius museum gösta’ by vaumm arkitektura located in gösta, finland images courtesy of vaumm arkitektura

spanish practice vaumm arkitektura has proposed an addition to the serlachius museum located in gösta, finland. its is sited along the shore of a pristine lake amongst an ideal natural wooded conditions and within the vicinity of the current museum housed within the established manor building. careful to maintain the harmonious setting, the new building is placed in a topographical depression with pyramidal roof lines placement at the minimum height necessary. this maintains sight lines from the existing museum and opens views towards the water.

view of the proposed extension from the lake

the complex’s galleries branch from the main lobby as it gets closer to the lake with windows opening to the view, initially obstructed by the roof’s tilted planes. a green sod covers the angled forms transitioning the geometric masses into the vegetation in the distance. the material selection of wood for the pathways and structure soften the design’s contemporary edges.

main entrance to the extension

lobby

gallery space

site plan + floor plan / level 0

roof plan

section

section

elevation

elevation

conceptual perspective sketch

conceptual aerial sketch