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Museum of uncertainty, X.C Studio | International Design Awards Winners
Museum of uncertainty, X.C Studio | International Design Awards Winners
Museum of uncertainty, X.C Studio | International Design Awards Winners
Museum of uncertainty, X.C Studio | International Design Awards Winners
Museum of uncertainty, X.C Studio | International Design Awards Winners
Museum of uncertainty, X.C Studio | International Design Awards Winners
Museum of uncertainty, X.C Studio | International Design Awards Winners
Museum of uncertainty, X.C Studio | International Design Awards Winners
Museum of uncertainty, X.C Studio | International Design Awards Winners

Museum of uncertainty

CompanyX.C Studio
Lead DesignersXuechen Chen
Design TeamXuechen Chen
Project Location Los Angeles, CA 90036
ClientUNBUILT
CreditsXuechen Chen
Prize(s)Silver in Cultural Architecture Design / Museum
Entry Description

The Museum of Uncertainty commemorates La Brea Tar Pits's past by combining contemporary architecture with prehistoric archaeological features. Providing a captivating and immersive encounter, the museum showcases fossils within the tar pits and operates as a live excavation site that links various programs. The project aims to engage visitors, sparking curiosity and conversations while honoring the site's rich history. This unique institution is a sanctuary of excavation, connecting all who enter with the enigmatic world beneath the tar and the captivating stories it yearns to tell.