Through simple steel bolt and plate fixings that minimise intrusive works, the prefabricated accoya frame modules are designed to be assembled and disassembled alongside the progression of the archaeological excavation.

In utilising a double skin façade system of two glazing layers separated by a large cavity, the proposal gains the visual and daylighting benefits of a glazed façade, while retaining internal environmental mediation.

The active archaeological dig site continues alongside construction and inhabitation of the elevated structure; being viewed from openings within the structure and integrated within the building’s education and exhibition programme.

The exhibition hall features the varying artefacts dug from the site and placed on display. Through glimpsed views to the excavations beneath their feet, visitors might imagine the newfound histories encased here.

The form feature of the structure takes place in the underbelly that interacts with the excavation below through an overlooking glass platform. The structural truss system deviates here to create a unique form.