VIBE CREATIVE DISTRICT
Virginia Beach, VA
DESIGN BRIEF
Design a museum cultural arts center that will serve as a destination for locals and community members alike.
This project was Inspired by the cultural music and arts explosion that created The Vibe District of Virginia Beach in 2015.
INSPIRED BY ART
The thought-provoking sculpture piece by August Savage, Lift Every Voice and Sing, was analyzed and used to inspire design thinking through all phases of project development.
Hand-made models made for natural light studies
Daylighting studies were conducted on study models to explore
how natural sunlight could penetrate interior museum spaces.
EMPHASIS
Unique, experiential quality of gallery and open floor spaces. Enhanced through natural light and water features.
Three unique gallery spaces designed for visitors to experience the rise of the buildings structure and flow.
SITE CONTEXT
Located in the Vibrant Vibe District, this site presented the perfect opportunity to integrate views of the surrounding area into the guest experience.
Glass openings in the building's facade encourage observation of exterior building art as one experiences the exhibitions within the museum.
Diagrammatic study of external art murals in site vicinity
“CREATIVITY IS A WILD MIND AND A DISCIPLINED EYE.”