A GEM for MEG. The English word for a jewel ‘Something prized because of its beauty or worth. The central pavilion, symbol of the museum of ethnography is kept under glass as a precious object in a large glazed hall. The proposal attempts to remain at a modest scale and compatible with the surrounding urban context, despite the very large volumes of exhibition spaces. The strategy of aesthetic composition for the museum is in response to the series of dualities inherent in the program, such as Private/Public and Ancient/Modern. Such dualities are expressed in the formality of the composition, Rectilinear/ Fluid and Solid/Light. These oppositions are complementary, each highlighting its counterpart. The simple and elegant composition of glass ribbon facade creates sensual curves. These flexible surfaces highlight the rectitude and sobriety of the existing pavilion.
Open Competition
C_026
Geneva Ethnography Museum , Geneva, Switzerland
HDA role : Architect