FLUIDITY THROUGH MATERIAL

Zumthor, consistently mindful of the use of the materials, and specifically their construction details, has used grey brick to unite the destroyed fragments of the site.

Handcrafted by Petersen Tegl of Denmark, the bricks were specifically developed for this project, as they were fired with charcoal to imbue a warm hue by hand-pressing wet clay in a wooden mould.

The facade of grey brick integrates the remnants of the church’s facade into a new face for the contemporary museum.

The Limestone cladding on wall from top to bottom with polished concrete flooring and concrete texture on the ceiling gives the seamless look which create fluidity in the space, helps in making the exhibits an eye-catching moment.

The walls also have a contrast between the old and new, to merge with the ruins, and to stand out,These bricks gave a very organic and elegant touch to the museum.

The interior walls are made up of concrete, holding the staircase leads to the exhibit displaying the Archdiocese artefacts and antiques, placed in the dark, dimly lit rooms with limestone floors matching with the walls.