ARCHAEOLOGY
MUSEUM
ROSTOCK
GERMANY, 2021
CULTURE
PR–617
The Archaeological Museum of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (ALM) is located in Rostock, Germany, on the edge of the harbor and a few hundred meters from the historic center.
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PROGRAM
The project includes a museum dedicated to prehistory and ancient history, featuring spaces for permanent and temporary exhibitions, a conference room, a café and dining area, a gift shop, as well as offices and administrative spaces.
DETAIL
Situation
Christinenhafen Port Area, Rostock, Germany
Year
2021
Status
International competition
Site area
4 900 m²
Built-up area
6 500 m²
Project management
State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Project implementation
Dominique Perrault, architect, urbanist
Landscape architect
Latz Und Partner
Design offices
Schlaich Bergermann Partner, HL Technik, Jean-Paul Lamoureux
DESCRIPTION
Located in the port of Christinenhafen, the project represents a major undertaking for the city: it contributes to the transformation of its urban skyline and the redevelopment of its waterfront. The building takes the form of a rectangular prism composed of two parallelepiped volumes offset from one another. This horizontal offset creates a dynamic form while ensuring rationality, efficiency, and economy in the floor plans. Depending on the viewing angle, the perception of the volume changes, reinforcing its landmark character.
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The overhanging surfaces are clad in polished, reflective metal mesh, capturing light and casting a luminous halo around the museum. The facades complement the horizontal movement with a pattern of screen-printed designs that amplify the reflective effects while providing sun protection and interior comfort. Systems incorporating photovoltaic cells are installed on the south and southwest facades. The building envelope vibrates and transforms throughout the day: it appears or fades depending on the sun’s position, opens or closes depending on the viewpoint, creating a shifting architecture in constant dialogue with the light and the maritime landscape.
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