"The museum of the Bible strives to invite all people to engage with the Bible."
The expression of the project’s duality will cultivate a healthy work setting while capturing the attention of those in the surrounding urban area. A mezzanine with high ceilings, ample natural light, and an open office layout will foster a collaborative atmosphere for the staff. By displaying the dual nature of the public and private zones, the multifaceted façade will introduce visitors to the facility. Concrete cladding with vertical punched windows indicates the location of the private areas while metal panels and glass encase the cantilevered walkways and gallery that project toward downtown Oklahoma City. Tailored circulation will guide guests around the perimeter of the building to the gallery. Seamless transitions in the per-ambulatory circulation will direct visitors around the assembly of spaces and offer glimpses of the surrounding skyline and park. Selective inlets for light and occasional views of the courtyard will contrast with the sheltered passages to the exhibit area. As visitors progress from the lobby to the gallery, they will experience transitions between light and dark, vegetal and mineral, following a curated path beginning with intrigue and ending with education.
site context
1. general massing sits on the site while complying with the city's code
2. the mass is separated into 4 specific spatial program
3. one of the program 'public-collection' became the prominent space that covers the whole site
4. 'public - no collection' will become entirely transparent to connect with the surrounding
5. 'public - collections' will alter its form to create an inviting and unique space
6. the other program will be pushed to emphasize the 'public -collections' from the exterior
The project were given 4 specific programs that operated the entire facility. The private collection space were decided to be located at the bottom to be efficient with accessibility for loading and unloading. While the public collection located on top for easy access.
