Architectural Design Guidance Series - Museum Building Design

Author: Zou Huoying
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: A museum is an important indicator of a country's economic development level and social civilization. In recent years, due to China's rapid economic growth, the construction of museums has been forming the second peak since the founding of the People's Republic of China. Based on an in-depth study of the cultural, artistic, and functional requirements of museum architecture, this book explores methods for designing museum buildings by examining the characteristics of museum architecture and analyzing numerous outstanding domestic and international museum design cases. The main content includes: the definition, functions, and classification of museums; the site selection for museum buildings; the approaches to architectural design creativity and conception; the basic composition, functions, and circulation of museum buildings; the overall layout, floor plan design, spatial design, and lighting environment design of museum buildings; the exhibition and display of museums, architectural form design, expansion design, and 55 classic domestic and international cases.