Marine Science Museum Copenhagen
Master graduation project, 2017
A Connection between People, Water, Sea-life and the City
Perspective
This Marine Science Museum is located next to the Old Town center in Copenhagen. The Baltic Sea flows directly in front of the property. Nearby to the southeast is Amalienborg, which strongly defines the surrounding area. Across the Baltic Sea, one can see the new Opera House. Walking along the promenade to the north, in just a few minutes, one reaches the famous Little Mermaid statue and the Kastellet. To the south of the property is a park, and to the north is the Blue Warehouse with its red brick facade.
figure-ground plan analysis
Environmental model
Modularition of the Floorplan Layout
The ground floors follow a general modular order, providing the building with a clear and organized layout. Within each module, spaces can be flexibly arranged to accommodate a variety of functions.A aquarium will be a central feature of the museum, offering immersive and educational marine life exhibits. The block is divided into smaller modul and configured to serve different functions
Block evolution
Groundfloorplan
Ground Floor / 1 Floor
2 Floor / 3 Floor
Construction
The building is constructed with brick and reinforced concrete. The interior structure is made of reinforced concrete. The exterior load-bearing walls are double-layered with facing brickwork (cross-bond), insulation, and reinforced concrete. The interior load-bearing walls are made of concrete and form a cross shape throughout the building. This construction gives the building two distinct characters: brick on the outside and reinforced concrete on the inside. The exterior façade features large areas of plain brickwork with round-arched openings and arched windows. The arched design originates from the neighboring building. The arch theme is repeated on the interior fassade of the light shaft. Through the double arch openings in the shaft wall, there is a visual connection between different floors.
Model 1:100
Section 1:100
Poetic Space
The restaurant is located on the first floor, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces. These areas are separated by a transparent glass wall and curtain, allowing people to enjoy the view of the Baltic Sea from the outside. The reverse brick arch is like a frame to define the landscape outside in a picture, it can also be used as a sitting place, where you can take a cup of coffee to have a relaxing or thinking moment.
Perspective 1. Floor – Restaurant
Perspective 4. Floor – exhibition halls.
Floorplan 2. Floor – Aquarium
