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Field of Uncertainty

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The Museum of the Uncertainty, at La Brea Tar Pits in LA, blends excavation, discovery, and preservation in a captivating tribute to the site's rich history. The design seamlessly integrates existing tar, serving as a dual-purpose display and active excavation site. This fusion of modern and prehistoric elements visually narrates the site's history, enticing visitors to explore hidden enigmas. With a dynamic, immersive experience, the project fosters conversations and encourages exploration, making it a compelling addition to La Brea Tar Pits.

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The Museum of Uncertainty at La Brea Tar Pits celebrates the site's history, blending modern architecture with prehistoric elements. It offers an immersive experience, with the tar showcasing fossils and serving as an active excavation site. The project aims to engage visitors, sparking curiosity and conversations while honoring the site's rich history.

Tags

Museum, Architecture, Contemporary Architecture, Conceptual Architecture

Production Technology

Concrete, Steel, Wood Panel

Design Challenge

Concrete Cantilever Structure

Project Duration

La Brea Tar pit, Los Angeles

Operation Flow

Comprising three distinct structures, the project offers visitors a multifaceted experience. Commencing at Wilshire Boulevard, guests embark on a journey that simulates submersion beneath the tar before arriving at the museum's central gathering area. Within the building, they encounter a fascinating exhibition featuring fossils from both storage and the hallway. The research building interconnects various excavation sites, creating a labyrinthine circulation, where visitors witness the excavation process on the ground level. In the institution building, visitors can attend lectures while gazing across the expansive excavation sites.

Research

The thrill of discovery is sparked by the uncertainty within the excavation process. As we navigate this ambiguity, design quest is to decipher and unveil the narratives concealed within, allowing designer to reinterpret and share these captivating stories with future generations. The excitement of uncovering the Tar Pit's history is encapsulated in our lab research, which gradually unveils the tales behind each bone, shedding light on the Tar Pit's ancient character. This project aims to engage visitors in a journey of exploration and enlightenment, promising to preserve and retell the magnificent stories concealed in the past of the La Brea Tar Pits.

Inspiration

The Museum of uncertainty within excavation triggers the excitement of discovery, while searching through these uncertainties, we need to read and uncover the stories behind them so we can discover and re-tell these majestic stories in the future. The excitement to find out the history of the Tar Pit is captured by lab research that slowly discovers the story behind each bone and inform us the nature of the Tar Pit in the past.

Image Credits

Xuechen Chen

Project Overview

Field of Uncertainty Museum has been a Iron winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

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Field of Uncertainty: A Captivating Tribute to La Brea Tar Pits

The Museum of Uncertainty at La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles is a celebration of the site's rich history, blending modern architecture with prehistoric elements to offer an immersive experience for visitors.


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