MACA, an youthful architecture company based in Madrid, has come up with its proposal for the extension to the Finnish Serlachius Art Museum Gösta in Mänttä. The proposal by MACA plans to take into account all the technical requirements and functionality of a museum, but would also make sure that the building is sustainable and should appear to be integrated with the environment . For this, all the raw materials would come from the surrounding areas so that the building appears to be a part of the landscape.
MACA believes that a museum should prove worthy of its responsibility to impart knowledge without affecting the environment and landscape. Therefore, the proposal for the museum states that there would be a minimal elimination of trees in the vicinity of the museum – just enough to lay the foundation for the basic structure. The building would be constructed as a fragmented whole which means that the building would function as a whole. The architecture, however, would appear as if ‘strips’ of buildings were existing side by side. This is done in order to minimize deforestation. The museum proposal further highlights the use of natural light during the day. There will be certain exterior features in the museum, like the restaurant that would have a terrace facing out towards the lake.
It is important for today’s architects to imbibe sustainability in their designs because they can infuse a sense of environmental responsibility in their job leading to a more sustainable lifestyle and MACA’s proposal for the museum certainly fulfills the requirements for a ‘green’ museum.
Via: Bustler
