DO ARCHITECTS Science Island in Kaunas City

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SCIENCE ISLAND IN KAUNAS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTEST

Type: museum Status: competiton Area: 13 000 m² Year: 2016 Location: Kaunas, Lithuania Team: Gilma Teodora Gylytė Ignas Uogintas Gerda Nervulytė Dovilė Šeidukytė Greta Varpučinskytė Kasparas Žiliukas Visualisations: Edvinas Skiestenis Constructions: Gytis Lietvaitis Client: Kaunas City Municipality

NATURE GALLERY EXTERNAL AREA

TERRACE

NATURE GALLERY

TERRACE

PREPARATION AND STORAGE ROOM

HUMAN GALLERY

INTRODUCTORY/ SHOW SPACE

WORKSHOP STORAGE

OFFICE SPACE

RESEARCH LABORATORIES

RESEARCH LABORATORIES

FURNITURE STORAGE

PLANETARIUM

PLANT ROOMS

TEMPORARY GALLERY

CLOAKROOMS

FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACE

SCIENCE MARKET/ LIBRARY

GIFT SHOP

FOODCOURT SPACE

TEMPORARY GALLERY EXTERNAL AREA

TEMPORARY GALLERY

TEMPORARY GALLERY EXTERNAL AREA

DELIVERY, PACKING, CRATE STORAGE

TEMPORARY GALLERY

AURORA K045

SCIENCE ISLAND IN KAUNAS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTEST

MACHINE GALLERY

WOODWORK SPACE

METALWORK SPACE

EXHIBITION PREPARATION SPACE AND STORAGE

LOADING BAY

FINNISHING SPACE

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The Museum takes its main atmospheric inspiration from M. K. Čiurlionis painting ‘‘Serenity’’. (1) The proposal seeks to bring back the lost link to the water that the city once had. (2) The project is influenced by bold and decorative interwar architectural elements. (3) Ministry of Justice and Parliament, (4) Christ’s Ressurection Church.

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The Museum rises from the waters of Kaunas and welcomes all to celebrate the hidden secrets of science. The generous and transparent atrium displays the daily life of the building as part of the museum exhibit.

Its iconic shape creates a natural temptation to be there - always bustling with diversity of events, it encourages innovation and creativity, spreads warm and bright energy.

The vertical columns, the bold form and the arch trace iconic elements of Kaunas interwar architectural

tradition and condensed entrance hall exposes the beautiful panorama and the special aura of the cape.

The external museum display merges with the island and new paths rediscover the lost connection of the city and its shipping history. The Museum strengthens urban exploration and movement using more sustainable means of transport.

The National Science Centre becomes a powerful natural landmark, which symbolises the rise of innovation and flourishing public life.

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Nemunas island is the only river island in the metropolis of Kaunas and is a natural place for a game changer.

The proposal introduces a new pedestrian bridge that links the island to the city and creates the loop.

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THIRD FLOOR 1:500

SECOND FLOOR 1:500

FIRST FLOOR 1:500

BASEMENT FLOOR 1:500

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NOTE OPTION 2 Pedestrian bridge connecting the street and the island

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NOTE OPTION 2 Pedestrian bridge connecting the street and the island

NOTE OPTION 1 Pedestrian bridge connecting undergound passage and the island

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12 000 SERVICE ENTRANCE

ENTRANCE HALL 458m2

DELIVERY, PACKING, CRATE STORAGE 200m2

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REFUSE AND RECYCLING ROOM 20m2

CLEANER'S ROOM 10m2

PUBLIC LIFT

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LOADING BAY 200m2

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STAFF ENTRANCE

STAFF LIFT

CLOAKROOMS 120m2

DELIVERY, PACKING, CRATE STORAGE 200m2

SECURITY 10m2

LOADING BAY 200m2

BICYCLE PARKING

SECURITY

SCIENCE MARKET/ LIBRARY

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SERVICE ENTRANCE

STAFF ENTRANCE GIFT SHOP

INFO DESK

SCIENCE MARKET/ LIBRARY 202m2

CLEANER'S ROOM 10m2

PUBLIC LIFT

INFO DESK SANITATION FACILITIES 35m

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FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACE 145m2

STAFF LIFT

CLOAKROOMS 120m2

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FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACE 145m2

REFUSE AND RECYCLING ROOM 20m2

SANITATION FACILITIES 35m

NEMUNAS CANAL

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FO OD CO UR T SP AC E

ENTRANCE HALL 458m2

BICYCLE PARKING

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GIFT SHOP 71m 2

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NOTE PHASE 1 Ferry connection PHASE 2 Pedestrian bridge

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NOTE The part of the port could be removed to achieve better link

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PROPOSED SITE LINE 20 860m2

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GSEducationalVersion

The external museum display merges with the island and new paths rediscover the lost connection of the city and its shipping history.

The Museum strengthens urban exploration and movement using more sustainable means of transport.

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Link to the park and the gate to science museum.

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SOUTH FACADE

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WEST FACADE

NATURE GALLERY EXTERNAL AREA

TERRACE NATURE GALLERY

NATURE GALLERY

OFFICE SPACE

ARATION AND RAGE ROOM

FOODCOURT SPACE

TERRACE

TERRACE

RESEARCH LABORATORIES

PLANETARIUM RESEARCH LABORATORIES

PREPARATION AND STORAGE ROOM

WORKSHOP STORAGE

RESEARCH LABORATORIES

PLANETARIUM

FURNITURE STORAGE

SCIENCE MARKET/ LIBRARY

FOODCOURT SPACE GIFT SHOP

PLANT ROOMS

HUMAN GALLERY TERRACE

INTRODUCTORY/ SHOW SPACE

OFFICE SPACE

TEMPORARY GALLERY

TEMPORARY TEMPORARY GALLERY GALLERY

CLOAKROOMS

FLEXIBLE EVENT SPACE

SCIENCE MARKET/ LIBRARY

GIFT SHOP

TEMPORARY GALLERY PLANT EXTERNAL AREA ROOMS

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TEMPORARY TEMPORARY GALLERY GALLERY

INTRODUCTORY/ SHOW SPACE

WOODWORK SPACE

EXHIBITION PREPARATION SPACE AND STORAGE

CLOAKROOMS

DELIVERY, PACKING, FLEXIBLE CRATE STORAGE EVENT SPACE

TEMPORARY GALLERY EXTERNAL AREA

MACHINE GALLERY

METALWORK SPACE

WORKSHOP STORAGE

HUMAN GALLERY

FINNISHING SPACE

FURNITURE STORAGE

WOODWORK SPACE

EXHIBITION PREPARATION SPACE AND STORAGE

LOADING DELIVERY, BAY PACKING, CRATE STORAGE

TEMPORARY GALLERY

SECTIONS A-A AND B-B

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Open plan spaces are ideal for significant fluid artistic exhibitions that challenge the traditional boundaries.

Strictly divided spaces are connected via a clear route that wraps around the atrium. It is a scientific and researchbased layout.

The spaces form a sequential route - perfect for storytelling exhibits and interactive displays.

FLEXIBILITY OF GALLERY SPACES

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PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLISTS BRIDGE FROM THE OLD TOWN

VIVID URBAN RIVER BANK

FERRY LINK TO SOUTH BANKK

PREFAB CONCRETE STRUCTURE

METAL CONSTRUCTION

REPETITIVE CONSTRUCTION GRID 8 METRES APART

STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM

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PHASE 1

PHASE 2

The Museum can be built in two phases.

The first phase covers the main atrium, temporary gallery, some office spaces and the primary circulation.

The second phase expands office spaces, storage, workshops and creates all the permanent gallery spaces on the top floor.

NATURAL VENTILATION

Roof garden: Roof garden: Enhance biodiversity Enhance biodiversity

ATRIUM ATRIUMPROTECTED PROTECTED FROM FROMPREVAILING PREVAILING SW SWWINDS WINDS

Offices: Offices: Natural shading and Natural shading and Natural ventilation Natural ventilation

NATURAL COOLING

SOLAR SOLAR COLLECTORS COLLECTORS

RAINWATER HARVESTING SNOWMELT HARVESTING

Galleries: Galleries: Energy-efficient Energy-efficient daylight control daylight control

Galleries: Galleries: Energy-efficient Energy-efficient daylight control daylight control

NATURAL SHADING

NATURAL SHADING

LOCAL EARTH FACADE IMPROVES THERMAL MASS

Storage: Storage: Minimal lighting Minimal lighting

Labs: Labs: Natural shading and Natural shading and Natural ventilation Natural ventilation

Natural ecosystems and grasslands

LOCAL EARTH FACADE IMPROVES THERMAL MASS

Workshops: Workshops: Natural shading Natural shading and and Natural ventilation Natural ventilation

Food Court: ground floor access Food Court: ground floor access

Loading Loading Bay:Bay: ground accsess ground floorfloor accsess

EAST SUN ORIENTATION GIVES A LOT OF LIGHT IN THE WINTER

SUMMER

LOCAL EARTH FACADE IMPROVES THERMAL MASS

MINOR MINOR INTERVENTION TO INTERVENTION TO EXISTING EXISTING LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE

WINTER

ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY The building is compact and uses the space, light and energy in most efficient ways. All the spaces are highly flexible and can be used for different purposes at different times.

The Museum is an example of sustainability and it is BREEAM “excellent” certification targeted.

MATERIAL CHOICE

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Kaunas architectural identity radiates boldness and intelligence in natural surroundings of the two largest Lithuanian rivers. Rammed earth panels demonstrate natural layers of Kaunas island and gives awareness of local grounds. Science Museum reviews the secrets of nature.

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A mixture of clay, marl, soil and cement helps to maintain a cool internal environment.

Earth modules can be prefabricated in a nearby factory by compacting the soil and clay mixture into a formwork.

Local materials, such as wood and plaster, are prefered in the interior.

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A connection to the old town via light and cost-effective pedestrian and bicycle bridge creates diversity of city routes and ensures natural daily use of the Museum and the island.

Connection to the south bank reintroduces water transportation.

Water activities - open air pool, wooden piers, water bank amphitheatres, ect. promote the forgotten connection between people and the waters of Kaunas.

The Science Island becomes an experimental platform for ecological and natural resources to boost awareness of sustainability.

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