Factors determining modern museum complexes architecture

Abstract

This paper presents a brief analysis of the environmental and functional technology factors determining the architectural and planning concepts of contemporary museum complexes. The introduction provides a brief overview of current trends in the museum architecture design. The main body analyzes the factors affecting the contemporary museum architecture. The role of the sociocultural, economic, and aesthetic functions of contemporary museums in the design of the museum environment is considered. The paper also discusses the role of initial conditions in design. As a result of the analysis, the types of space-planning solutions for buildings are specified, and the requirements for their technical equipment are described. Based on the research, a classification of factors affecting the contemporary museum architecture is proposed. The developed classification is accompanied by examples of specific architectural solutions for museums. The results present two categories of key factors that influence the architectural and planning decisions of contemporary museums: environmental and functional technology factors. In conclusion, we note the need for new approaches to the design of the museum environment, due to the changing role of museums in modern society.