Art Museum Bridge
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Technology Seminar | MSAUD, UCLA 2022-23
Instructor - Tucker van Leuwen-Hall
The Art Bridge connects two streets with great heritage value in Amsterdam. It has the Hermitage Museum and the Collective Six Museum on either ends. Therefore, the purpose of this bridge is to not just be a place of display but also a place of live artistic expression. The central podium acts as this very vessel for interaction, expression and artistic liberation.
The central amphitheater is encircled by the gallery area. These two spaces are separated by movable display and glass panels to alter the space as per requirement while also making it interactive for the visitors.
The gallery also houses a ramp that leads the visitors onto the roof garden to catch a picturesque view of Amsterdam from its iconic river, Amstel. The leveled stepped in the central space create an internal amphitheater to host multiple activities of artistic expression.
The movable panels allow for a dynamic space creation within the museum thereby giving more control and opportunity for expression to the user. The structure 's functionality is thus determined by each user and visitor.
The model of Amsterdam was created using 3D printing , laser cutting and hand painting the details. The structure has balconies overlooking the Amstel river while also possessing Amsterdam's inward looking character.
