Architecture project // Cuboid Formations Enveloped in Transparent Facades with Textile Screens for a Dynamic Urban Exhibition Space

Cuboid Formations Enveloped in Transparent Facades with Textile Screens for a Dynamic Urban Exhibition Space

Authors:

Marion Kuzmany, Michael Lisner

Stacked modular cubes clad in expansive glass facades and dynamic textile screens create an adaptable environment for showcasing diverse artistic expressions in an urban setting.

5 key facts about this project

Modular design incorporates six stacked cubes, allowing for dynamic spatial arrangements.

Extensive use of glass enables natural light while creating a transparent connection with the urban environment.

Textile screens provide adjustable shading and visual interest, enhancing the building's interaction with its surroundings.

Flexible exhibition layouts accommodate various art forms, including digital and interactive displays.

Strategic placement enhances accessibility from multiple urban thoroughfares, encouraging community engagement.

General keywords

tokyo museum cultural art exhibition modular digital urban interactive flexible

Project specific keywords

modular reinforced transparency textile led sustainability urban integration cuboid interactive exhibits flexibility

## Project Overview

The Museum of Museums (MOM) is located in Tokyo, Japan, strategically situated between the Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi National Gymnasium. At a height of 106 meters, MOM serves as a contemporary architectural structure designed to accommodate a variety of global art presentations. The project integrates functional space with a conceptual framework that connects physical and digital forms of artistic expression, reflecting changes in museum practices, particularly in response to recent global events.

## Design Elements and Spatial Organization

### Structural Configuration

The architectural design features six modular cubes, each measuring 10x10x10 meters, arranged vertically to create a dynamic interplay of volumes. This organization establishes a relationship with the surrounding urban environment, effectively fitting into the spatial context between two bridges. The design encourages pedestrian interaction, inviting visitors to engage with the museum's offerings.

### Accessibility and User Experience

The layout includes multiple strategically positioned entrances to facilitate access, particularly from the nearby Harajuku station. This thoughtful consideration enhances user experience, promoting foot traffic and encouraging participation in the artistic dialogue facilitated by MOM. Interior spaces are designed for flexibility, allowing for various configurations tailored to different exhibitions and events, thus supporting a diverse array of cultural activities.

## Materiality and Technological Integration

The construction employs reinforced concrete for structural integrity, glass to enhance transparency and natural light, and steel frameworks to support the modular design. Additionally, textile facade screens provide adjustable shading and visual dynamics, responding to environmental changes while fostering interaction with the external context.

Inside, the museum incorporates modern technological amenities, including LED panels for visual displays, promoting the integration of digital art forms. The flexible modular system allows the museum to adapt to the evolving landscape of art exhibition, setting a precedent for future design within the museum sector.