Samaranch Memorial Museum by Archiland is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Goud in Argitektuur-, Gebou- en Struktuurontwerp Competition Category.

GoudArgitektuur· 2020

Samaranch Memorial Museum

by Archiland

Client: Archiland

A' Design Award in Goud Winner in Argitektuur Category

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The Design

About Samaranch Memorial Museum

Die Samaranch-gedenkmuseum is 'n museum wat gebou is om Samaranch te herdenk en die Olimpiese gees uit te beeld. Die ontwerp is afgelei van die vyf Olimpiese ringe. Twee snydende sirkels vorm die hoofgebou, terwyl drie verdere sirkels versonke binnehowe word wat bykomende sportruimtes huisves. Die oneindigheidsvormige struktuur bevat 'n hellende lus wat die ingang, uitstallingsareas, daktuine en diensfunksies in een opeenvolging verbind. Die gedenkgebou sluit ook 'n lesingsaal, 'n tydelike uitstallingsaal en 'n wintertuin in. Daglig is in detail bestudeer om energieverbruik te verminder.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Goud

Samaranch Memorial Museum is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Goud, 'n geweldig prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan eersteklas-, wonderlike en uitstaande ontwerpe. Wenners in Goud is uiters innoverende, visionêre en glansryk verblindende skeppings wat die vernuf, wysheid en bekwaamheid van hul ontwerpers weerspieël. Daar word verwag dat Samaranch Memorial Museum 'n hoogs geprese, tendensskeppende en monumentale uitvinding is wat ongekende waarde lewer. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Goud gewen het, is 'n skouspelagtige, gerespekteerde projek wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie in hoë mate bevoordeel en uitbrei. Samaranch Memorial Museum wek intense gevoelens van begeerte, roep passie op, moedig kreatiwiteit aan en boei ons.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Samaranch Memorial is designed to commemorate Samaranch and spread the Olympic spirit. It presents the image of the five rings of the Olympic Games. An infinity shaped building form contains a ramping loop and creates a natural flow sequence of entrance, exhibition, roof gardens and servicing functions in one generous gesture. Sunken county yards integrate additional sporting spaces that all in all celebrate both the legacy and life of today using highest level of smart energy design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Samaranch Memorial covers an area of 14 hectares, with a building area of 17,800 square meters
Tags: Samaranch, Olympic spirit, Sports, Sustainable,Memorial
Production Technology: Considering land form and project features, we present a theme park with multi dimension experiences. We put much effort on landmark building design and public space design and create an experience space. Functional space is put in place according to exhibition sequence. Roof garden has become a nature transition between interior and external space. Landscape and architecture are integration of traditional Chinese and western style with different space feelings every step you are forward.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge is how to reduce energy consumption. At the beginning of the design, we decided to use as much natural light as possible for design. We calculated the position and intensity of sunlight entering the courtyard and indoor windows, and performed simulation experiments on thermal load, glass surface orientation and position to obtain the most economical and efficient solution, which will save more than 84% of energy, and also makes temperature and lighting more suitable.
Research: In order to balance his own present mind and has a need for commemorating time event and people passed to understand his own present and future condition, Challenge is how to avoid the exhibit and content itself not becoming outdated and rather constantly renewing the perspective to our ever changing present. In other words, how to extend a legacy of the modern Olympics only into a life celebrating institution as Olympics.
Inspiration: The original intention is to build a green building that commemorates Mr. Samaranch, inherits the Olympic spirit, expresses sports and sustainable. It was transformed through the five Olympic rings: the main building presents two intersecting circles, and the other three circles transform into a sunken courtyard. The "8" shape commemorates the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The "S" shape stands for "Samaranch"; the third is that the shape symbolizes Infinity and eternity.
Project Duration: The project started in 2011 in Tianjin and finished in 2013 in Tianjin, China
Operation Flow: The building should grow with people and the environment. The supporting commercial buildings are integrated into the landscape to protect the overall natural landscape and form a large and varied experience space. In addition to showing the collection of Mr. Samaranch's life, the memorial also has a lecture hall, temporary exhibition hall, winter garden, etc., which can be used to hold various conferences, seminars, exhibitions and other activities.
Team Members: Archiland
HAO design（New York）
COWI
Kragh & Berglund
TADI
Image Credits: Video: Dans Digital
Photo：Yan Chen