"Set within a layered context shaped by centuries of maritime and urban activity, the building both respects and reinterprets its surroundings. Drawing inspiration from the landscape and architectural heritage, from birch forests to crystalline ice formations, the museum blends organic forms with geometric precision, creating softly curved facades that invite exploration from all angles. Evolving from an initial solid mass into a translucent fortress of textured , the project balances protection and openness."
"The materiality of the building, chosen by the architectural team at Cossement Cardoso, reflects an experimental and sustainable approach. Recycled glass is heated and poured into wooden molds, where the interaction of molten glass and charred timber creates unique textured panels. This process embeds traces of the landscape and craft into the façade, while the repurposed timber enhances the interior's warmth and tactile quality. The calibrated variation between textured and smooth glass provides visual permeability where needed, balancing enclosure and openness throughout the building."
Cossement Cardoso won second prize for a proposed Architecture and Design Museum at Helsinki's South Harbour. The design responds to a layered site shaped by centuries of maritime and urban activity and seeks to respect and reinterpret surrounding context. Forms draw on birch forests and crystalline ice, producing softly curved facades and an undulating roof that evokes billowing sails. The building transitions from a solid mass into a translucent fortress of textured glass that filters light while offering a sense of security. Recycled glass panels cast with charred timber create unique textures, and repurposed timber enhances interior warmth while calibrated glass variation balances enclosure and openness.
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