South Fork Museum of Natural History
“Every aspect of the facilities and grounds is designed to provide a directly referential and interactive experience.”
Before
The Existing Barn
Site - Open Meadow
An open meadow containing wetlands, ponds, wild grasses, and a variety of animal life comprise the majority of the site, with scattered man-made berms and agricultural trails throughout.
©Albert Vecerka/ESTO
©Albert Vecerka/ESTO
Using the interstitial space between an existing structure and the new construction, the building creates a doorway to the protected lands. ©Albert Vecerka/ESTO
The building is a physical marker at the line between the developed and the undeveloped environment. ©Albert Vecerka/ESTO
- Year
- 2003
- Location
- Bridgehampton, New York
- Typology
- Museum & Exhibit
- Design Team
- Petersson Viggo
- Awards
- NYS Council for the Arts Design Grant Award
- Photography Credits
- ©Albert Vecerka/ESTO
