The spatial layout was developed with careful consideration of staff workflows and daily use scenarios. The building accommodates workspaces for four specialists, areas for museum storage, and shared functional zones. Particular attention was given to ergonomics, circulation logic, and the creation of a comfortable working environment for everyday use.

The interior concept draws inspiration from the architecture and internal logic of the icebreaker. Forms and details reference naval drawings, structural diagrams, and the engineered language of the vessel. Stair railings, seating elements, and tables reinterpret maritime fixtures such as bollards and cleats — robust deck components used for securing mooring lines. At the heart of the space, a light installation above the flexible work zone evokes the silhouette of a historic icebreaker moving through frozen waters.

The color palette draws on associations with the icebreaker and the northern sea environment. Light grey tones evoke ice and Arctic light, the dark facade references the vessel’s hull, and emerald textiles recall the historic interiors of the ship. Together, these elements form a cohesive and recognizable spatial identity, deeply connected to the museum’s visual code.

The color palette is rooted in the imagery of the icebreaker and the northern sea. Light grey tones evoke ice and Arctic light, the dark facade recalls the ship’s hull, and emerald textiles reference the historic interiors of the vessel. This combination creates a unified and recognizable spatial identity, closely connected to the museum’s overall aesthetic.

A key part of the project was the landscape design of the surrounding area and the creation of a small front garden. Group plantings of trees were used to visually break down the elongated facade, introducing a more intimate, human-scale spatial experience. A diverse selection of flowering, evergreen, and fruit-bearing trees and shrubs forms the atmosphere of a quiet garden by the terrace — a place for pause, observation, and rest. Grasses and herbaceous plants add depth, variety, and seasonal change to the landscape, making the environment more dynamic and alive. This planting strategy introduces secluded, contemplative areas across the site, becoming an essential part of the overall conceptual framework of the project.

Total Area: 166.69 m²
Stage: Concept Design
Year: 2022