First published in High-Profile Magazine, March 2025: https://www.high-profile.com/tskp-studio-announces-opening-date-for-astronomy-center/
The new Astronomy Center and Planetarium will open this summer at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center (SM&NC). This new facility is set to become a cornerstone of science education and cultural tourism in Stamford, Connecticut.
Key Features:
* Planetarium: A 100-seat planetarium with flexible seating arrangements for various events and educational programs.
* Observatory: A roll-away roof enables a teaching observatory designed for multiple advanced telescopes and viewing by groups of visitors. Celestial observations also provide real-time feedback to monitors in the entrance and lecture halls.
* Innovative Design: The interior design maximizes flexibility and interaction, with operable wall panels that can open the planetarium to the lobby, creating a large, multidisciplinary event space.
* Architectural Harmony: The 40-foot diameter planetarium dome is housed within a barn-shaped structure, respecting the center's location on a working farm museum. The third-floor observatory is elevated above mature tree canopies, preserving those trees to retain the natural presence of the campus.
The Astronomy Center and Planetarium will expand SM&NC's educational offerings with a hands-on "learning lab, " including school programs, summer camps, public programs, adult enrichment, and family activities. This facility is the second phase of the master plan developed by TSKP STUDIO for the SM&NC campus.
This new facility will be a powerful cultural tourism asset for the State and City of Stamford. It will enable the museum to become a distinguished regional leader in science education, engaging and inspiring thousands of learners of all ages.
Join us in celebrating the opening of this remarkable addition to the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, where the wonders of the universe will be brought closer to our community.
CASE STUDY: Astronomy Center and Planetarium at The Stamford Muse and Nature Center
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