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Waterfront_Landmark
The reference for the new Guggenheim Helsinki is one of the worldwonders, the hanging gardens of Babylon. A synthesis of the
urban grid of Helsinki and the nearby park with its topography.
5 cubes with accesable green roofs show a fantastic waterfront
elevation, an unique landmark, the new symbol of Helsinki.
The hanging gardens of Babylon
pedestrian walk
bridge
vip entrance
parking
delivery
kitchen
wc
rooftop bar
+ 21m
sculpturegarden
+ 15m
Synthesis of grid and landscape
lounge
garden
+ 21m
2
bicycle
public park
restaurant
+ 21m
main entrance
public point of view
promenade
Siteplan +21_ Scale 1: 500
Synthesis of urban blocks and the green hill
auditorium
garden + 9m
promenade
pedestrian access
A green path connects the historic city center with the harbor, the
museum and the park.
The whole museums complex is open and accessible with its different levels connected to an exciting topography. Pedestrian routes
over the whole building and the promenade offer a wide range of
activities. Such as a sculpture garden, a rooftop bar and restaurant
with great view, an openair auditorium and much more.
Built with wood and natural stone and all that green it’s a symbol
for environmental consciousness and sustainability, for
a green world.
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CONNECTION PARK
CONNECTION CITY
PARKING
CONNECTION SEA
Connections city_museum_park
Clear units make it easy to discover the museum and all its different parts. Pedestrian ramps connect all levels. A large foyer is
the center for the public area, it offers access to all spaces, exhibition
galleries, multifunctional space, ticketcenter, infopoint, bookshop
and café.
All exhibition galleries are very flexible with different heights
and wide open spaces for all kind of art pieces and exhibitions. Huge
openings connect some of the levels with the green roofs that can be
used for exhibition or just to relax outside.
A large ramp is as well a reference to the Guggenheim of F.L.Wright
as to the topography of Helsinki, its like walking on a green hill.
Park, Promenade and Access
Level +2_ Scale 1: 500
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stuff_
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+ 2m
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multi-purpose zone-events
exhibition
+ 3m
1.900 qm
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SCULPTURE
GARDEN
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+ 2m
PARK
retail
DINING
AUDITORIUM
store
furniture
store
furniture
store
terminal + 0.00m
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lobby + 2m
restaurant
_foyer
+ 2m
PUBLIC PARK
EVENTS
CAFE
RETAIL
ROOFTOP BAR
Variety of activities
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An wide ramp on the back of the building allow an easy delivery of
any kind of goods. The Terminal is hosted in a separate building that
can be connected with the museum. Different entrances for exhibitions galleries, auditorium, restaurant and offices allow an independent use of the building, fe the restaurant can be visited then
the museum is closed. The green roofs and the bridge to the
park could also be used indepently.
Entrance and Foyer
Connections and flexibility
Section b_b_ Scale 1: 500
Level +15_ Scale 1: 500
bridge
shipping - 1m
crate_storage
art_storage
sculpturegarden
+ 15m
auditorium
staging
art_storage
exhibition
+ 15m
wc
stuff -1m
store - 1m
wc
restaurantsupply
_store
-1m
terminal +- 0.00m
Level -1_ Scale 1: 500
equipment_storage
- 1m
+ 2m
garden + 9m
delivery
+ 0.00m
equipment
_storage
consevation
_studio
lobby_
- 1m
wc
main entrance
store -1m
public point of view
cafe_promenade + 0.00m
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Wood, natural stone and plants are symbols for Finlands
great nature. Its combined with the integration of digital technology
Exhibition galleries
Section a_a_ Scale 1: 500
to provide and encourage opportunities for audience interactivity and engagement worldwide. Different events and exhibitions can take part in the complex. Even in the park in front of the
building and on each roof its possible to have exhibitions or any kind
of events. Its like an organic organism full of life and a big
variety of activities.
A focus is also laid on the careful use of materials, energy and water,
to be an outstanding example for sustainability and environmental
consciousness.
Level +9_ Scale 1: 500
Elevation_ Scale 1: 500
+ 10m
park
+ 9m
+ 10m
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