The new Pickering Museum Village explores the intersection of memory institutions—museum, library, gallery, and archive—into an integrated, dynamic facility that will serve as a community gathering place and gateway to the existing components.
Located adjacent to a ravine, the building is designed to be sensitive to the natural ecology of the site while opening up views in all directions to the surrounding landscape. The proposed design connects various environmentally controlled programmatic spaces around a central spine bathed in natural light, featuring views to adjacent storm gardens.
Sustainably sourced materials, inspired by existing heritage buildings in the Village—such as naturally aged, weathered wood and dry-stacked field stone—are used throughout. User engagement has been critical to the design process, ensuring the project will be an attraction for both the local community and visitors alike.
