University of Alaska Museum of the North in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

April 08, 2011 Category: Cultural, Public Buildings

Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, University of Alaska Museum of the North was designed by HGA. The heart of the museum is a new lobby, a highly sculptural space that includes large, expansive windows highlighting the spectacular views of the Alaska Range and the Tanana River Valley. The 2-story, light-filled space creates a gracious, inviting entry experience for visitors. At night, a warm glow from the lobby becomes a beacon from Yukon Drive and allows passers-by to see the activity inside.

Adjacent to the lobby is a new museum store, prominently located near the main entry, and a new, multipurpose auditorium equipped with retractable seating for lectures, films and theatre performances. And a new special exhibition gallery and an art open storage gallery are accessible from the lobby on the first floor.

University of Alaska Museum of the North design by HGA

University of Alaska Museum of the North design Exterior 1

University of Alaska Museum of the North design Exterior 2

University of Alaska Museum of the North design Interior 1

Tags: Alaska, Fairbanks, Fairbanks Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough Alaska, Geography, Political geography, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska, Tanana River, Tanana River Valley, United States, University of Alaska, University of Alaska Museum, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska