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Sedimentology

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Project • By Manuela HardyMuseums

Magmarama

INSPIRATION: The mining museum is inspired by sedimentology. Slices of stone and different angles make this project unique. The surrounding remains after rocks should be used in the concreting. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The design of the building is partly under the ground. Parts of the building-body rise above it to create an illusjon of mountains with a valley. These are moved to the opposite sides to create a bigger opening unto the surrounding mountains. This will also allow more light to reach into the building. There is a view through the building, and 3 levels inside.The windowsurfaces open to the sky in a different way because of the direction they are in. This is a result of where the two builing structures are... More