Case Study

Dapeng Geology Museum & Research Center,China New Mining Museum, Jøssingfjord, Norway Geology Department, SPPU COEP Geology Museum,Pune Inference

Criteria

•Dapeng Geopark,Dapeng Peninsula, Shenzhen, China.
•Located on Mountain Once a Volcano.
Site & Location •Easily accesible in terms of transport.
Area 9000m2
•By using natures own material and arranging it a new shape, an
important place is marked in the landscape
•The building of the museum is simple and elegant, composed of
Concept dynamic and tense oblique sections
• The whole is like a few volcanic reefs scattered at the foot of
Qiniang Mountain
1.Located in Geo-Park.
2.In the Mountain ranges surrounded by Natural Llandcape
3.Detaches itself from the urban context in terms of planning and
Site Zoning design.
4.Separates the visitors from urban context by placing itself in
the geological sphere.
1.Segregation of Research Block from the Museum Block
2.Entry Restricted for visitors in the Research Zone
Zoning 3.Zoning of the exhibiton Space According to the Exhibits
Bifarcation.
•Location:- Jøssingfjord, Norway
•Site is an abandoned Titanium quarry
•Overlooking the Sea
2000m2
•The placement as an extension of the power station amplifies the
direction of the valley and creates a whole.
•In a way it seems as if the building has always been there, but at the
same time it’s innovative and sublime and is a clear and elegant
solution to the given situation”
The Nedre Helleren power station from 1908 becomes part of the
science museum.
In a way it seems as if the building has always been there, but at the
same time it’s innovative and sublime and is a clear and elegant
solution to the given situation”
1.Museum and exhibition spaces located at various different level &
use of the natural terrain.
2.Various Exhibits displayed in different parts & Rooms
Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Geology College Of Engineering Pune ,Northern
Department. Campus
Site is a Contoured Site
2000m2 350m2
An old building of principal bungalow of the
british era was converted into a museum
space
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Located in a area where nearby departments are In the institute nearest is the civil
linked to earth sciences enginnering College which has a lot to do
with earth.
The building is divided into 2 block :- Admin Block A museum hall and a dean cabin
and the Educational Block
•Urban/Suburban access-resources and allowing people to
explore and change the perception of urban scenario.
•Access to resources and services.Scope for public
awarness.
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•The form of the building is such that it tries to submerge
into the natural setting of the site rather than merging with
the style of the building around.
•It can be inferred from the site plan that there is a need for
inclusion of areas which can attract visitors that in turn
brings about the revenue generation.
•The research building can be segregated from the museum
building as part of security concern

1.The Labs are placed on more of Interior Part along a doubly The entire building is enclosed by the walkways around the Double Loaded corridor space with classrooms and Since it is Bungalow converted to museum •Use of levels to create interest at every point of the
loaded Corridor space. museum/Exhibits spaces. researchers cabin on either side. no planning involved. journey.
Planning 2.Connectivity Between the Space via a corridor/Bridge. No direct light Entering the building. •Taking inspiration from Native place for circulation place
Universally accesible building as ramp connecting different floors
provided.
1.Geological Rich flora-Landscape area such as Flame tree Plaza, No planned landscape seen around the site. As the site is Located in the University Campus the Few planter bed can be seen around the •Landscape designed according to the local climatic
Garden of Antiquites, Rock Science park. Few Sitting spaces around some trees have been provided. roads connecting to it is completely covered with building. condtion.
Open spaces & 2.Landscape spaces themed according to the context. trees. •Landscape has been used for experiments and controlled
Landscape setups.
•Designed elements for aesthetic purposes.

Exhibiton Spaces: Different Display Areas such as:- Research Labs:- Space Segregated according to the •The various Different labs with the equipments and its sizes
1.Preface hall 1. A Library of the History of Mining 1.X-Ray Diffraction Lab collection:-Collection of Minerals,Genesis of both can be summarised.
2.Earth Quest Hall 2. A double Heighted entrance lobby with the mining equipments 2.Geo Chemistry Lab Rocks,Sedimentary Rocks, Metamorphic •The Size of Research labs ranges from 35m2 to 65m2.
Different Labs &
3.Dapend Peninsula Exhibiton Hall hanging for display 3.Sample Preparation Lab Rocks, Collection of building stones, •Also how the division of exhibition space can be infered.
Exhibition Halls 4.Mineral Exxhibiton Hall 3.Exhibiton spaces for the display of Machines, Area for different 4.Computer Laboratory Fossils,Dyke,Core log •The size of Exhibiton hall ranges from 100m2 to 500m2
5.City and Geological Environment Hall stones found in the different parts of the country. 5.Optical Lab
6.Xrf Lab
Circulation Space for Visitor along the Corridor or through the Circulation is little confusing as not only ramps connect the various Staircase at its midlanding connected to a different No circulation Involved •The percentage circulation area to the builtup area should
different exhibiton spaces different exhibition spaces but also some rooms internally leads to a floor to different block. be between 30-35%.
staircase and in turn leads to the halls

Circulation

The fins created along the corridor space creates drama & also Drama created by the opening on the walls as it filtered through Musical Play of light with varied different openings, and thus
Salient Features the opening treatment according to the psoitions of it creates layers of wall before entering the museum space - - creating interest inisde the museum.
drama inside the museum.

Over the years, the façade of various openings and rough texture Solar panels are used on the roof , which surfices the need of Solar panels at the sides of the building mounted Without disturbing much of the natural setting of the
Sustainability will encourage the growth of vegetation, slowly returning to the electricity for the museum. on a concrete plinth. - surrounding creating a space
nature itself.

Restroom places are provided in the geopark masterplan not in Restroom are Provided at all Levels. •Cafeteria space overlooking the landscape setting can be
the museum A café facing the sea has an Infinity view. provided of approximate area 125-200m2.
Public Aspect - - •Public Toilets and restrooms to be provided at every level
and around the circulation area

•Car parking-100 Approx 4-wheeler underground parking for Approximately-60 cars has been Car-Parking -10 No Common Parking For the complete Campus- 4-Wheeler car parking space to be provided considering
•2-Wheeler Parking-5 No provided 2-wheeler-15 Nos 50 Car parks Avg people visiting the place as 100 per day.
Parking 100 2-wheeler Provision of staff parking space separately

HVAC helps in preserving the integrity of the mined and HVAC plays major part of the project No specialised Service system used Mechanical ventilation forms the major part as spaces like
Services unstableminerals by maintaining optimal temperature and Heating of the space is required as many times the temperature is - museum completely rely on such system.
humidity levels-VRV system used. nearing zero degree celsius.

Built to unbuilt Ratio should not be less than 50 %

Built, 20
1
Built, Unbuil
Built & Unbuilt Ratio 50 t 50
Unbuilt,
80 B

42483
7000

Built 20 50 30 30
Unbuilt 80 50 70