The fast pace of life, the constant noise, both urban and informational, cause constant fatigue, tension and loss of contact with oneself. In response to this growing overload, more and more people are seeking an escape into nature as the simplest yet profound form of therapy. It is this need to return to silence, to the primordial rhythm of nature, to breathe deeply in solitude that became the starting point for the Museum of Emotions project as a form of land art - an architecture of silence and reflection. The project involves the creation of a space where it becomes possible not only to physically disconnect from everyday life, but also to make a true inner journey into oneself. The inspiration came from mountain hiking, the desire not only to reach the goal, but the process itself, the preparation and the hardship. The reasons why we choose to walk or climb, such as the views, fresh air, silence, birdsong, time spent alone or with loved ones. The building has been blended into the slope of Pilsko Mountain, overlooking Babia Góra and the distant Tatra Mountains, and is meant to be a place to stop, breathe and focus on the landscape and oneself. It is a space where the brutalist austerity of concrete meets the delicacy of the landscape, creating a monumental monument that emphasizes the beauty of nature, light, shadow, silence, the sound of trees and the sky. Subsequent sequences of rooms were designed as zones of contemplation with framed views of the mountains, places to observe the sky in seclusion, or rooms of silence where light plays a central role. “Museum of Emotions” as a form of land art does not collect physical exhibits, instead becoming a backdrop for an emotional experience. It is an open space, accessible to anyone seeking silence, breath and a moment of solitude among nature.
The structure of the complex creates a path that users follow, moving between successive concrete walls. Along this path, there are various types of stops, a kind of chapel.
The structure is located on the slope of a clearing by the trail leading up Mount Pilsko in the Beskid Żywiecki mountain range in Poland. Most of the route is below ground level.
Along the layout, there are quiet rooms where light plays the main role, creating a unique atmosphere.
The idea behind the project was to create land art connected with nature and the human interior, with human thoughts. The project was intended to prove how architecture can influence people and how important it is in our lives.
There are rooms with views of the Polish mountain ranges and beautiful scenery. The openings in the walls are narrow, so we are not distracted by anything and can fully appreciate the surrounding landscape.