Museum of History and the Future
Architect: Morger Partner
Location: Turku, Finland
Year: 2024
Date: September 20, 2025
In Morger Partner Architekten’s proposal for Turku’s Museum of History and the Future, the building’s character is defined by its striking urban form. The façade pushes outward in a series of folds, producing a layered depth between the inner volumes and the outer skin. This gesture not only frames open corners and sheltered entrances, but also signals the museum’s role as an accessible, public-oriented space.
Energy generation is integrated directly into the design. The exterior surfaces are clad with rhythmically arranged silver-grey photovoltaic panels, mounted onto a timber framework. The combination of reflective technology and traditional materiality enables the museum to move towards energy self-sufficiency, while simultaneously opening the building to daylight and offering glimpses into the galleries within.
Visitors are invited to engage with Morgen Partner’s work and gain insight into their creative process through the project MOHATF. The development of the project, along with further reflections, can be explored on their website:
https://www.morgerpartner.ch/en/museum-of-history-and-the-future-turku/