Cantonal Museum of Natural History
Istituto Santa Caterina, Locarno
2022
Cultural
Archive
Located in the orchards of Santa Caterina Convent in Locarno, the new Cantonal Museum of Natural History is envisioned as a “granary building” — light in construction and enveloped by blind facades. This design allows it to blend into the backdrop of the orchards without conflicting with the convent’s architecture. The interior layout alternates between enclosed rooms and enfilades, enhancing the building’s spatial qualities. The project is a collaboration with Pasquini Tranfa architects.
Credits
Client
Repubblica e Cantone Ticino Sezione della Logistica
Location
Locarno, Switzerland
Area
9320 sqm
Status
Competition
Date
2022
Architects
Onsitestudio with Pasquini Tranfa and Asli Cicek
Partners
Angelo Lunati, Giancarlo Floridi
Project Team
Benedetta Basile, Matteo Braghin, Viviana Caruso, Pietro Dardano, Luca Gallizioli
Structural Engineer
Borlini & Zanini SA
Services Engineer
Visani Rusconi Talleri SA, Elettrocunsulenze Solcà SA
Sustainability Consultant
Physarch Sagl
Fire consultant
TEA engineering Sagl
Landscape Design
Studio Giorgetta
Visualisations
Onirism