Tammo Prinz . + Malcolm Reading
It was our intend to generate a design very much relating to the rich finnish nature and culture. In addition it should contribute to the urban structure of Eteläsatama.
We established an additional Marina and completed an existing arc of Marinas at the inner end of Eteläsatama to almost a “ring”, defining an area more private and excluding the large commercial seafaring.
Inspired by the finnish islands in general, we literally copied Valkosaari island in front of Eteläsatama, moved, rotated and docked it to our site. Finally a new marina is cut into it.
The spatial concept is based on a spiraling circulation, such as in the GH New York. Initially it is cut into slices. In a next step the single slices were shifted apart, so the circulation can be rejoined at the opposite side. The volume was arched and is bridging back into the water, concluding with a new marina and sunken public plaza for outside events.
The exhibition spaces contrive from basic geometrical shapes for ideal exhibition conditions, framed by a floating space for circulation and further possibilities of displaying art. For the main exhibition area a classical museum layout was dropped into its previously defined shape.
The circulation starts from the water, giving the lobby the most representative location.
A massive core is holding everything together.
