The document discusses plans for the Guangzhou Science Museum in Guangzhou, China. It will be part of a new city axis development with both indoor and outdoor spaces. The building design allows for terraced green spaces by shifting each floor. A detailed analysis of circulation and programming was conducted to understand requirements. Diagrams show potential layouts with radial, spiral, and wing-shaped circulation, as well as segregated versus desegregated exhibit types. The building will be 80m tall and include 10 levels with exhibits, supporting amenities, and observation deck.

1. Isaac M. Wilhelm
MADA s.p.a.m.
Guangzhou Science Museum
Science Museum & Public Park
Guangzhou Science Museum is part of an urban
plan to develop a business, civic, cultural, and rec-
reational city axis. The open green space of the
site is equally as important as the built. Shifting
each floor of the building allows for terraced green
spaces and subsequently outdoor activities con-
necting to the surrounding green axis. Benefiting
the development of a new museum paradigm in the
later stages of concept, a detail analysis of muse-
um circulation and program was conducted in order
to understand the diverse program requirements.
Green Space Program Diagram
Proximal Building Height Diagram Interior Vignette
Canton Tower
600 m
Chigang Pagoda
53.7 m
Science Museum
80 m
Rock Climbing Wall
Urban GardenLift-A-Car
Childrens Water Play Park
Amphitheatre
Neon Fountain
OUTDOOR SPACE
Building
Landscape
Circulation

2. Isaac M. Wilhelm
MADA s.p.a.m.
Green Space Site Analysis Volumetric Program Study
Radial Circulation Study
Program Order Study
Winged Circulation
Radial Circulation
Entrance
Exit
Entrance/Exit
Exhibit
Circulation Path
Spiral Circulation
Linear Circulation
Entrance
Exit
Entrance/Exit
Exhibit
Circulation Path
Public Green Space
Exhibit
Support (Theater, Gift Shop, Cafe, Lobby)
Exhibit Vs. Support
By wrapping the supporting spaces within the exhibits
the patrons are required to interact with the exhibit to
utilize the supports.
Segregation Vs. Desegregation
Typical Violated
Zoology (Taxidermy)
Geology (Gems & Rocks)
Human Biology
Botany (Botanical Garden)
Computer Science
Segregated Exhibits Desegregated Exhibits
By desegregating the exhibit types the patrons are more
highly engaged.
Segregation Vs. Desegregation
Zoology (Taxidermy)
Geology (Gems & Rocks)
Human Biology
Botany (Botanical Garden)
Computer Science
Segregated Exhibits Desegregated Exhibits
By desegregating the exhibit types the patrons are more
highly engaged.
Exhibit
Support (Theater, Gift Shop, Cafe, Lobby)
By wrapping the supporting spaces within the exhibits
the patrons are required to interact with the exhibit to
utilize the supports.
Segregation Vs. Desegregation
Zoology (Taxidermy)
Geology (Gems & Rocks)
Human Biology
Botany (Botanical Garden)
Computer Science
Segregated Exhibits Desegregated Exhibits
By desegregating the exhibit types the patrons are more
highly engaged.
Support (Theater, Gift Shop, Cafe, Lobby)
utilize the supports.
Segregation Vs. Desegregation
Zoology (Taxidermy)
Geology (Gems & Rocks)
Human Biology
Botany (Botanical Garden)
Computer Science
Segregated Exhibits Desegregated Exh
By desegregating the exhibit types the patrons
highly engaged.
Winged Circulation
Radial Circulation
Entrance
Exit
Entrance/Exit
Exhibit
Circulation Path
Spiral Circulation
Linear Circulation
Entrance
Exit
Entrance/Exit
Exhibit
Circulation Path
Spiral Circulation Study
Wing Circulation Study Linear Cirulation Study

3. Isaac M. Wilhelm
MADA s.p.a.m.
Programmatic Section
Schematic Program Sequence
Circulation Concepts
SITE
29,433 m2
Buildable Area (40% Site Area)
11,773 m2
Gross Floor Area (Above Ground)
68,000 m2
L8
B1
B2
B3
Lobby / Supporting (Bookstore, Souvenir Shop, Etc.)
Parking / Mechanical
Main Elevator Stops
Escalator Stops
Theatre Entrance Path
L2
Theatre / Support
Innovative Education Zone
L1
Exhibition
L4
Temporary Exhibition / Storage
L5
Storage / Repair / Exchange & Reception Zone
L6
L3
Exhibition
Lobby Atrium / Children’s Activity Area
Restaurant / Terrace
Exhibition
L7
L9
L10 Observation deck
Administration / General Affairs Room / Business Zone
PROGRAM
Program Scheme 1 Program Scheme 2 Program Scheme 3 Program Scheme 4
Circulation Scheme 1 Circulation Scheme 2 Circulation Scheme 3 Circulation Scheme 4
4
1
1
3
1
2
4
3
Elevator Shaft
Escalator/Atrium
Lobby
Open/Green Space
Exhibit
2
4 2
3