Gösta Serlachius Museum

Mänttä, Finland

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” – Pablo Picaso

Can the experience of art be enhanced through architecture? The design of the Serlachius museum extension is based on our belief that the experience of art can be enhanced through innovative architecture. The design of the Maison seeks to achieve two main goals: to create an inspiring piece of architecture that will enhance the image of Serlachius Art Musuem globally and to provide a truly unique museum experience by connecting visitors with the art like never before.

To experience art in a completely new way museums exhibition spaces have been designed to create a new kind of dialogue between the art and the visitor. The sloped floor areas that surround the flat exhibition areas invite visitors to stop, lay down to experience the art with time and commitment. Instead of a rigid spatial sequence that forces visitors to rush from one gallery to another, the Maison’s overall spatial concept encourages people to establish their own pace and choreography for their own unique museum experience.

Team: Eric Tan, Eero Lunden