Kengo Kuma’s Odunpazari Museum

Kengo Kuma’s OdunpazariMuseum is a contemporary art museum located in Eskisehir, Turkey. The museum's design is inspired by the traditional Ottoman wooden houses that are prevalent in the city's Odunpazari district.

kengo Kuma's design for the Odunpazari Museum features a stacked square geometric design approach, which consists of rectangular volumes that are stacked on top of each other to create the building. The museum consists of three main volumes, each with a different height and size, which are stacked and shifted to create a sense of movement and flow.

The exterior of the building is covered in a layer of interlocking wooden slats that add texture and depth to the facade.

Another notable feature of the museum's design is its use of natural light. The building features a large central entrance that is topped with a skylight, which floods the interior spaces with natural light. The use of natural light creates a sense of openness and spaciousness within the building, while also reducing the need for artificial lighting.

One of the main features of the museum's design is the use of wood as the primary building material. The exterior of the building is clad in interlocking wooden slats, which creates a textured and facade. The use of wood is also reflected in the interior design, where wooden elements are used throughout the building to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

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