Pythagoras Museum by OBR Open Building Research, photo: Mariela Apollonio

The project for Pythagoras Museum and Gardens is the result of the international design competition held by Crotone Council with funding from the European Community in its role of encouraging development of urban community projects. (text by OBR Open Building Research)

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BHM Pavilion „Kulturschuppen“ by VON M, photo: VON M / Dennis Mueller

Very essential is the design for the BHM Pavilion belonging to the Wolfegg museum. Monochrome color design, as well as the minimalist detailing, characteristical shape are typical of the rural shed. (text by VON M)

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Museum Luthers Sterbehaus by VON M, photo: Zooey Braun, Stuttgart

The building, which is one of the UNESCO’s WORLD HERITAGE SITES, was extensively renovated and extended by a new building into a museum complex showing a permanent exhibition as well as exhibitions presenting diverse and specific aspects and topics. The relocation of the main entrance and all other important functional rooms into the new building made it possible to largely preserve the existing basic structure of the old building. (text by VON M)

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No. 356 Musée Unterlinden, Extension by Herzog & de Meuron, photo: © Ruedi Walti

The project for the extension of the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar encompasses three dimensions: urban development, architecture and museography. It centers on the issues of reconstruction, simulation and integration. (text by Herzog & de Meuron)

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Water Museum by P-06 atelier, photo: FG+SG

The Water Museum in Lisbon, property of EPAL (a Portuguese water company), is a space designed by P-06 atelier that focuses mostly on the general aspects of water, with an educational and scientific approach, “while also transmitting some of the highlights of EPAL’s history and legacy to society, unlike most traditional company museums that only explore the historical nature of the company itself” say the designers.

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Science Hills Komatsu by Mari Ito / UAO, photo: DAICI ANO

On the former site of the Komatsu construction and mining equipment factory in Komatsu city, Ishikawa, Japan, Mari Ito / UAO has created the Science Hills science museum and communication center, a complex of four “low-rise waves”.

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Maritime Museum by C+D Architecture, photo: Marie Caroline Lucat

Part of a wide choice of cultural visits offered in the Languedoc Roussillon region of France, the Maritime Museum in Sète celebrates the precious and rare legacy of shipbuilder André Aversa.

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Fries Museum by Bierman Henket Architects

With its protruding roof and imposing glass façade Bierman Henket Architects’ Fries Museum in the heart of Leeuwarden’s city centre has opened its doors to the public. Hubert-Jan Henket of Bierman Henket created the design in cooperation with Bonnema Architects from Hardegarijp.

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