Dock 1850

Idea projektu

The "Dock 1850" project is designed to honor the era of steamship development and create a modern multifunctional space that combines a museum, educational zones, and recreational infrastructure. The main idea lies in rethinking maritime heritage through architectural form: the building echoes the silhouettes of sails and ship hulls, conveying a sense of motion, lightness, and openness. The glass-domed exhibition hall symbolizes the boundless expanse of the sea, creating an immersive atmosphere that fully engages visitors in the theme. Another important component is the creation of a space for individual training, learning, and interaction with the aquatic environment.

Popis projektu

The museum complex is located on the seashore. The site is situated in the city of Odesa, on Langeron Beach—one of the most popular leisure areas for both locals and visitors. The composition of the complex is formed with consideration for the unique topography and orientation toward key viewpoints. The main façade of the building faces the Health Route, which allows the structure to be perceived clearly from the pedestrian path and creates a vibrant visual accent in the landscape. From the sea, a distinct maritime façade opens up—specifically designed to be viewed from the water, from passing boats and vessels along the coastline. The central part of the building features a glass dome that functions as the main exhibition hall. From this point, wings extend in both directions, housing sports facilities, educational spaces, lecture rooms, and an administrative block. All zones are interconnected through open routes, allowing easy navigation and creating a logical flow for visitors.

The planning structure of the project involves clear zoning of the territory: a museum area, a training zone, a recreational area, and an open square for events. Particular attention is paid to the placement of the security point, which separates the sports area from the public zone, ensuring visitor safety. The surrounding environment is organized with recreational needs in mind: walking paths are planned along the shoreline, outdoor seating areas, terraces for sea views, and integrated platforms for temporary exhibitions. The project harmoniously blends into the natural landscape, maintaining the openness of the space and providing visual connections to the sea and green zones of the beach.

Technické informace

The total building footprint is 1,800 m², occupying a portion of the 1.2-hectare site, which is fenced. It is arranged on 2 floors (ground and basement) for different uses. The territory has 2 entrances for cars and trucks, 2 entrances for people and 2 parking spaces for 60 vehicles in total. Offers 20 berths (yacht spaces) and a boathouse with an area of ​​100m2, designed for small craft. The architectural and planning structure is based on a monolithic frame with glass and concrete as the primary materials. The central glass dome plays a key role in spatial organization, providing natural lighting and a sense of openness. Engineering solutions include centralized water supply and drainage, as well as a ventilation system with the possibility of natural air exchange through skylights. Power is supplied via the grid; no alternative energy sources are used. Public areas and main routes are accessible to people with limited mobility, with entrances organized at terrain-level elevations, taking into account the site's natural slope and height differences. The building has accessible approaches from all sides, organized with stairways. The area around the building includes hardscape landscaping and planting with trees, shrubs, and ornamental grasses. The placement of the building on an open site allows for effective solutions regarding insolation, natural lighting, and ventilation of the interior spaces.