Representational and Authentic: Sustainable Heritage Message through Architectural Experience in the Case of Bernard Tschumi’s Acropolis Museum, Athens

Bernard Tschumi’s Acropolis Museum in Athens exemplifies the delicate balance of preserving historical heritage while integrating modern architectural design. The study reveals that the museum effectively communicates the authentic value of the Acropolis's past through a thoughtful coexistence with its excavation site, engaging both body and mind in the experience of heritage. By analyzing the design concept in cross-sectional and structural terms, the research highlights how the museum’s architecture harmonizes with the surrounding urban context, creating a sustainable message that bridges the past and present. This approach serves as a model for recreating authentic heritage, emphasizing the importance of architectural experience in preserving cultural significance.

Han, J. (2021). Representational and Authentic: Sustainable Heritage Message through Architectural Experience in the Case of Bernard Tschumi’s Acropolis Museum, Athens. Sustainability, 13(20), 11369. https://doi.org/10.3390/su132011369