Museum Pavillion

The site redevelopment involved the creation of a museum-educational centre with an experimental archaeometallurgy workshop, and the securing of some disused galleries to make them accessible for visits. The design evokes the industrial character of the site, inspired by historic structures (shelters, cranes, pulleys) while introducing geometric elements that reconnect the existing features with the surrounding natural landscape. Lightweight and dry construction solutions ensure reversible interventions, minimizing environmental impact. The museum-info point is an extension of the municipal guesthouse, featuring a room for educational activities and an exhibition path detailing the history of the mining complex. The new structure, built with dry construction and clad in metal sheeting, forms a courtyard that recalls the historic access to the Sant’Anna gallery. The large window, equipped with automatic metal brise-soleils, offers views of the Buthier stream and surrounding peaks, allowing flexible interior configurations. Interior and exterior lighting highlights the architectural geometry, turning the new building into a landmark for Ollomont.