灣區探索博物館 美國加州索薩利托

灣區探索博物館運用最新的幼兒教育研究成果，開發出重要的學習體驗項目，旨在激發孩子們的創造力，培養他們解決問題的能力，從而改變他們的學習方式。該博物館位于金門國家休閑區內的貝克堡，地理位置獨特。貝克堡曾是第一次世界大戰時期的軍事基地，在這里可以俯瞰金門大橋，如此美麗且意義非凡的地點很少被用于開發兒童項目。由奧爾森·昆迪格建筑事務所與合作制定的校園總體規劃和翻新方案，既尊重了這一歷史遺址的建筑完整性，又契合了博物館以兒童為中心的使命，為該博物館每年35萬名參觀者中的每一位都帶來了全新的體驗。

為了重新構思博物館的展覽，建筑師和展覽設計師與灣區探索博物館內部研究部門的早期教育專家展開了合作。五個新的永久性展覽將最新的研究成果無縫融入到互動活動和環境之中。在博物館內，孩子們及其看護人可以了解周圍的世界，同時發掘自身想象力、好奇心和創新能力所帶來的影響。

經過翻新和新引入的空間包括：“幼兒樂園”，在這里嬰兒和幼兒可以探索以景觀為主題的房間；“事物運轉原理”展區，展示了被切成兩半的日常物品，以揭示其內部構造，激發孩子們的好奇心，并引導他們了解系統思維的力量；“嘗試工作室”和“思考、制作、嘗試@教室”，通過有趣的親身體驗活動，強化科學、技術、工程和數學學習概念，并向孩子們介紹3D打印機和乙烯基切割機等數字制造技術；“信念號”，這是一艘從附近的博德加灣引入并翻新的商業漁船；還有“堅果林”，這是一個戶外空間，為年齡稍大的孩子提供了通過充滿冒險精神的戶外游戲和適度冒險來增強自信心的機會。

總體規劃將校園內的兩棟建筑重新利用，以適應博物館更新后的項自需求，并打造了基于研究的永久性展覽。分階段的規劃和建設方式從戰略上為博物館的長期發展和持久韌性奠定了基礎。

Bay Area Discovery Museum （BADM） applies the latest early childhood education research to develop essential learning experiences that inspire and build creative problem-solving skills in children to transform the way they learn.The museum occupies a unique site at Fort Baker in the Golden Gate National Recreation area.Fort Baker，a former WW1 military base，overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge，the kind of beautiful and significant location that is rarely developed for children's programming.The campus-wide master plan and renovation developed by Olson Kundig in collaboration with Surfacedesign honors thearchitectural integrity of the historic site and the museum'schild-focused mission，transforming the guest experience for each of themuseum's350，oo0 annual visitors.

To reimagine the museum exhibits，architects and exhibit designers collaborated with early learning experts from BADM's in-house research division.Five new permanent exhibits seamlessly incorporate the latest research into interactive activities and environments. Within the museum，children and their caregivers can learn about the world around them一 and discover the impact of their own imagination，curiosity，and innovation.

Renovated and newly introduced spaces include Tot Spot，where infants and toddlers can explore landscape-themed rooms; How Things Work，which features everyday items cut in half to reveal their inner workings，sparking curiosity and introducing the power of systems thinking;Try It Studio and the Think，Make，Try？ Classroom，which use playful，hands-on experiences to build on STEM learning concepts and introduce children to digital fabrication technologies like 3D printersand vinyl cutters;Faith，a rejuvenated commercial fishing boat sourced from nearby Bodega Bay;and Gumnut Grove，an outdoor space that offers an opportunity for older children to build confidence through adventurous outdoor play and age-appropriate risk-taking.

The master plan re-purposes two campus buildings for the museum's updated programs and creates new research-backed permanent exhibits.A phased approach to planning and construction strategically positions the museum for longevity and long-term resilience.