A sculptural extension building provides a
contrast to the landmark listed existing building. Rather than trying to
merge with the context the new cubature and colour signalize that change
has happened.The four volumes staked
above one of eachother represent the four different themes of the
cultural content the building will host. The building works like a
vertical promenade through history. The visitor is guided higher and
higher through the historic periods of time, to the top volume which
then provides a view above the city at its current state.The cantilevering slabs and
volumes, together with the fabric-looking facade finishing protect the
building from climatic impacts and prevent a high cooling load during
summer. The building?s skin reacts to the air?s temperature, the fabric
will expand and the mesh widens. The structure of the mesh is irregular
so that important view connections will be emphasized through appropriate density of
the textile building skin.This idea combined with minimal technical
installations will provide a good comfort in any season and a very low
energy demand of the building.
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