Jan 03 2012
Modern Architecture Museum of Liverpool by 3XN
Modern architecture of Museum of Liverpool Projected by 3XN which located at Mann Island, Liverpool, United Kingdom known as Museum building.The museum building is conceived as inclined or elevated platforms, gradually forming a sculptural structure. Fully accessible it will contribute to the public promenade flow along the Docks. Situated at the Pier Head, the museum will be visible from both the river and the city.
Museum of Liverpool by 3XN
Located at the UNESCO World Heritage Site between the Albert Dock and the Pier Head, and next to a row of prominent historic buildings dubbed ‘The Three Graces’ the museum building is conceived as inclined or elevated platforms, gradually forming a sculptural structure. Fully accessible it will contribute to the public promenade flow along the Docks. Situated at the Pier Head, the museum will be visible from both the river and the city.
The nexus of the building, the central staircase is crucial to the museum, and during the design process it was studied thoroughly in sketches, 3-D renders, and in physical models.
The atrium serves as a public ‘living room’ as well as entrance lobby, providing connection to the exhibition spaces which are dispersed around it.
The new Museum of Liverpool ambitions to become the World’s leading city history museum, showcasing social history and popular culture and will look at Britain and the world through the eyes of Liverpool. It is estimated that the new museum will attract at least 750,000 visitors on a yearly basis, and that Liverpool, with the Museum as a symbol of the Liverpool’s ongoing regeneration, will be elevated into the front rank of European tourist destinations, as well as providing a brilliant place for local families to find out about their own history.
Awards: Miami Bienal 2006 Silver Medal
Modern Architecture Museum of Liverpool by 3XN
Project name: Museum of Liverpool
Location: Mann Island, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Program: Museum building
Area: Project Size: 12,500 m2
Year: Design: 2004 (invited competition, 1st prize) • Completion: 2005-2011
More details: Budget: €95 Million
Client: National Museums Liverpool
Project by: 3XN
Others: Landscape Architect: Schønherr • Engineer: Buro Happold
Text: Courtesy of 3XN
Images: Courtesy of 3XN
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