Tales from the Depths

 Echoing the prevalence of timber in the local architecture, the project selects charred wood for facades. Golden metal marks the entry points and cir­culation pathways as well as emphasizes the purpose of the space, a museum of gold. 

The first exhibition space, the Dark Room: One is guided by a granite walkway through the room, and the gold objects are exhibited on the water. The dark room creates an atmosphere where the exhibits are glittering in a dim and intimate space.  

Second exhibition room: Golden Room:  The medium-scale exhibition space that is half inserted into the mountain. Lighter toned stones, wood tiles, and concrete are used for a warmer atmosphere. 

 The final exhibition space, Hall of Angels: It showcases the religious artifacts. The space is com­pletely subterranean. Compared to the former two rooms that has linear circulations, the final hall is an open space that encourages the visitors to wander freely and observe the artifacts from all perspectives. 

Exterior Walkway:  A golden walkway guides the visitors to leave the museum from the bottom of the valley. Upon departure from the museum, they can have a complete view of the rooms they visited.