PICKERING
MUSEUM VILLAGE
Team Project / Hariri Pontarini Architects
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Type: Architectural, Institutional
Location: Pickering, ON
Timeline: 2019 - In Progress
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AutoCAD, 3dsMax, Photoshop
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The new Pickering Museum Village explores the intersection of memory institutions - museum, library, gallery and archive - into an integrated, dynamic, facility which will serve as a community gathering place and gateway to the existing components.
Nestled adjacent to a ravine, the building strikes a harmonious balance between sensitivity to the natural ecology and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape from all directions.
Conceptual sketch by prime architect
The design seamlessly integrates various environmentally controlled spaces around a central luminous spine with views to adjacent storm gardens. The building's sustainably sourced materials, including naturally-weathered wood and dry-stacked field stone, pay homage to the heritage buildings found in the Village.
The building's design emphasizes on flexible and adaptable spaces that can evolve to meet the changing needs of its users over time
North Elevation
East Elevation
West Elevation
User engagement has been a crucial aspect of the design process, ensuring that the end result will be both a local community attraction and a destination for visitors
