Following the morphology of the plot, the composition is developed with a central element, an elongated roof, under which the hosted functions of the Museum – Documentation Center are gathered. Our guide to its geometry is the “Map” of Rigas, whose twelve-part analysis lends us the basic hemp. In harmony with the small-scale existing typology of the area, under the roof are designed independent volumes attributed to the different sections of the architectural program.

The roof, as the crowning and unifying element of all the functions hosted in the building, provides the conceptual framework as well as the rate of diffusion of information. At the same time, it is a structure that allows flexibility in the organization of indoor, semi-outdoor and outdoor spaces. The natural environment enters the building gradually, culminating in the expansion towards the watercourse side.

In terms of materiality and considering its harmonious integration into the landscape, the Rammed Earth technique or compressed soil is preferred instead of concrete. More specifically, compacted earth buildings are more sustainable and environmentally friendly than other building techniques that use more cement and other chemicals. Because inoculated earth buildings use locally available materials, they typically have low embodied energy and produce very little waste.