Key：Metrostudio Architecture Trip

项目概况:

The Museum for Argo designed by Not A Number Architects in 2013 is located in Volos, Greece and covers an area of 2500sqm. The museum dedicated to the legendary adventure of Jason and the 50 Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece will house a replica of a penteconter(a galley with one tier of 50 oars, 25 on either side). The space of the museum is defined by a square plan and a double-curved wooden roof. The surface of the roof is undulated in an attempt to organize the basic museum program. The two highest peaks of the roof make room underneath for the penteconter and an IMAX theatrewhereas the lowest point dissolves into the ground forming an outdoor amphitheatre with a view towards Mount Pelion. Around the amphitheatre a semi-covered “stoa” is formed offering an outdoor extension for the café and the foyer of the theatre. The structure of the roof consists of large scale timber frames made out of glued laminated timber beams. The circulation in the main exhibition space is structured as a narration of the legendary expedition of the Argonauts. Starting with a descent through a ramp into an underground round chamber the visitor submerges into the time of heroes and epic journeys beyond the then known world. A round hole on the roof allows for a glimpse ofthe Argo ship from beneath. The path then continues with a gradual ascent through daedal stepped levels symbolizing the different encounters of the Argonauts’ famous voyage towards Colchis, while Argo reveals itself gradually in the background.