Open Museum Architecture Education Lesson Plan – Junior High School

The Taichung Green Museumbrary, located on the northern part of the Central Park within the Shui-Nan Trade and Economic Park, is a cultural complex for the Taichung Art Museum and Taichung Public Library, designed by SANAA, founded by Sejima Kazuyo and Nishizawa Ryue, in collaboration with Ricky Liu & Associates Architects+Planners from Taiwan.

The series titled “Open Museum Architecture Education Lesson Plan” offers educational materials suitable for kindergarten through high school. Focused on the architecture of the Green Museumbrary, these lesson plans enhance students’ perception of spatial aesthetics, enabling them to explore the design concepts of internationally renowned architects in class and fostering a keen interest in architectural space.

The learning resources highlight the architectural characteristics of the Green Museumbrary, utilizing its exterior to develop knowledge points in spatial education, ranging from simple to complex. Each point is associated with lesson plans on a distinct theme, allowing students to delve into museum-related spatial design topics and acquire a fundamental grasp of the architectural features.

 

Architectural Concepts and Corresponding Teaching Objectives:

Junior High School Learning Objectives

【Main Concept】
The texture and spatial experience of architectural surfaces.

【Key Question】
In what ways do wall materials and their solidity or opacity affect spatial perception and functionality?

【Things Students Will Learn】
1. Grasp the impact of different wall materials on spatial perception.
2. Design principles for public areas in art museums.
3. Architectural design ideas and material characteristics.

【Skills Students Will Acquire】
1. Plan and design the functions of public spaces.
2. Analyze how different materials influence spatial perception and functionality.
3. Techniques for creating models.