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Project • By Zaha Hadid ArchitectsMuseums

Glasgow Riverside Museum

The Riverside Museum is derived from its context. The historic development of the Clyde and the city of Glasgow is a unique legacy. Located where the Kelvin joins the Clyde, the museum’s design flows from the city to the river; symbolizing a dynamic relationship where the museum is the voice of both, connecting the city to the river and also the transition from one to the other. The museum is situated in very context of its origins, with its design actively encouraging connectivity between the exhibits and the wider environment. The building, open at opposite ends, has a tunnel-like configuration between the city and the Clyde. However, within this connection between the city and river, the building diverts to create a journey away from... More

Project • By Renzo Piano Building WorkshopLaboratories

California Academy of Sciences

Introduction The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco is one of the few Natural Science Institutes where the public experience is directly related to in house scientific research, done in the same building, since its foundation. The primary goal of building a new Academy was to provide a safe, modern facility for Exhibition, Education, Conservation and Research under one roof. The new building will become one of the world's most innovative and prestigious scientific and cultural institutions. The new Academy is designed on the same site of the previous facility in Golden Gate Park. This project required the demolition of most of the 11 existing buildings, built between 1916 and 1976. Sustainable Design The mission... More