The Story of the Transformation of Traditional into Modern: Odunpazarı Modern Museum (OMM)
Odunpazarı Modern Museum is located in Eskişehir, one of Turkey's most important tourist cities. The museum's design creates a sense of unity by blending modern design concepts with inspiration from traditional Turkish house architecture. The world-renowned architecture firm, Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA), was responsible for the project's architectural design. This week, we take a closer look at the museum and its design elements, which have continued to make a sensation from the opening.
The image has been taken from the official website of Odunpazarı Modern Museum (OMM): www.omm.art/tr
Odunpazarı Modern Museum is located in Eskişehir, one of Turkey's most important tourist cities. The museum's design creates a sense of unity by blending modern design concepts with inspiration from traditional Turkish house architecture. The world-renowned architecture firm, Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA), was responsible for the project's architectural design. This week, we take a closer look at the museum and its design elements, which have continued to make a sensation from the opening.
The image has been taken from the official website of KKAA: www.kkaa.co.jp
The museum is situated in the heart of Odunpazarı, one of the old settlement areas of Eskişehir. The building has a modest position among the characteristic houses of Odunpazarı and is within walking distance of the city center. The design of the building is in harmony with the traditional architecture of the region. The museum's architecture is dynamic and fluid, consisting of small wooden cubes stacked on top of each other. Thus, a modern museum has been created that does not interfere with the city silhouette and is compatible with the surrounding structures in terms of floor height. In addition, the stacked wooden cubes created a warm and inviting atmosphere for those observing from the surrounding area.
The image has been taken from the official website of KKAA: www.kkaa.co.jp
The design of the Odunpazarı Museum has many features that can be considered exemplary in various fields. The respect for traditional Turkish architecture in the museum’s design has reached a different dimension with a modern design approach. This approach supports the museum's accessibility to everyone, increases interest in Turkish culture and architecture, and makes a significant contribution to the regional economy.
The image has been taken from the official website of KKAA: www.kkaa.co.jp
The Odunpazarı Museum was designed by the famous Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and his team. The museum features modern and contemporary art pieces, and its permanent collection continues to be enriched with new and inspiring works from artists of every period. By showcasing modern art, the museum serves as a way to attract more visitors to Eskişehir, one of Turkey's most modern Anatolian cities.
The image has been taken from the official website of Odunpazarı Modern Museum (OMM): www.omm.art/tr The main entrance of the Odunpazarı Museum is located across the stairs that lead to the access area. Like the rest of the building, the entrance is surrounded by wooden logs. The exhibition halls are located within openings of different sizes, created by the cubes that draw attention to the building's design and arouse the visitor's curiosity. Access to each hall is organized differently, and each floor is arranged so visitors can see the exhibition spaces on lower levels from the second floor.
The image has been taken from the official website of Odunpazarı Modern Museum (OMM): www.omm.art/tr The building features a courtyard that attracts the most attention from visitors, who often take pictures. The courtyard receives daylight from the upper opening throughout the day, creating a dynamic space with the wooden logs. Because the courtyard is surrounded by wooden logs, it gives the impression of being a separate area from the exhibition halls. Additionally, the museum's restaurant and café also reflect the modern interpretations of traditional Turkish architecture.
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