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Guggenheim Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland
2014

Area:
12,100 m²

Status:

Entry in international competition

Client:

Salomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Facing the seafront and the neo-classical city to its back, the Guggenheim Helsinki Museum for modern and contemporary art is part of the water and the city alike. Its stepped elevation creates a dynamic presence at the shore referring to the scale of the historical city block, whilst its unique cast-glass skin reflects the varied conditions of water. The building establishes a new model for art museums, by integrating display, learning and social functions along one continuous path meandering through a cluster of volumes.

A wide range of gallery spaces with distinct character, varying in proportion, lighting and atmosphere, offers high flexibility in creating numerous configurations. The building is designed to use the minimum amount of energy possible. Its orientation and thermal performing facade respond to the sun path and allows for natural daylight throughout the building.

Models:

Drawings:

Partners:

Christoph Zeller
Ingrid Moye

Project Team:

Omar G. Muñoz

Emma Woodward

Collaborators:

Structure: ARUP

MEP Engineering: ARUP

Environmental Engineering: ARUP

Guggenheim Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland
2014

Area:
12,100 m²

Status:

Entry in international competition

Client:

Salomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Facing the seafront and the neo-classical city to its back, the Guggenheim Helsinki Museum for modern and contemporary art is part of the water and the city alike. Its stepped elevation creates a dynamic presence at the shore referring to the scale of the historical city block, whilst its unique cast-glass skin reflects the varied conditions of water. The building establishes a new model for art museums, by integrating display, learning and social functions along one continuous path meandering through a cluster of volumes.

A wide range of gallery spaces with distinct character, varying in proportion, lighting and atmosphere, offers high flexibility in creating numerous configurations. The building is designed to use the minimum amount of energy possible. Its orientation and thermal performing facade respond to the sun path and allows for natural daylight throughout the building.

Models:

Drawings:

Partners:

Christoph Zeller
Ingrid Moye

Project Team:

Omar G. Muñoz

Emma Woodward

Collaborators:

Structure: ARUP

MEP Engineering: ARUP

Environmental Engineering: ARUP