NEGOTIATING TERRAINS: ADAPTING ARCHITECTURE ACROSS FOREST, GRANITE, AND SEA

The museum’s primary programs include collections of log construction and traditional tools, as well as an archive and reception area. The design evolves in response to the distinct requirements of each program, their spatial relationships, and the surrounding environmental conditions.

Spanning across coastal waters, granite formations, and forested areas, the project engages with diverse natural settings, each offering a unique character. A central focus of the design is how the architecture adapts to these varying terrains—the forest floor, rocky coastline, and water. The structural system is developed using a bending timber prototype derived from early material experiments, enabling the building to respond sensitively to different site conditions. Accordingly, the foundation design and material selection are adapted to suit the specific ecological context of each location.