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ARCHITECTURE
and creates a module adaptive to the
streetscape. Through a modular design that
is both visually and functionally derivative of
the El Museo Del Prado, the project achieves
its goal of giving the public access to the
museum’s rich collection of art. The basis
of the design comes from simplifying the
museum experience into 3 parts (the art
itself, the structure that houses the art, and
ample viewing areas for visitors). From there,
a module resembling El Museo Del Prado’s
form and function in a micro scale is created.
The modules, which follow the form of an
arch, combine to form a visual representation
of El Museo del Prado through its defining
vaults and arcade. This brings the spatial
and visual experience of El Museo del
Prado through a replication of architectural
expressions in both form and program.
Since it is a travelling exhibit that must adapt
to various site conditions and parameters,
the modules offer flexibility through the
variations of layouts these modules can
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