Beautiful Copper-clad //hapo Museum Celebrates Indigenous Knowledge and Freedom in South Africa

This beautiful copper-clad //hapo Museum in South Africa forms the entryway to Tshwane's massive Freedom Park - a glorious, ecologically-sensitive development that celebrates the country's long and tumultuous history. Spanning 3.6 billion years, the museum includes interactive exhibits that explore everything from pre-colonial days to post-apartheid reconstruction, with a special emphasis on indigenous contribution. The exhibits are displayed in an inspiring 11,000-square-meter space designed by <a href="http://www.gapp.net">GAPP</a>, <a href="http://www.mashabanerose.co.za/projects/heritage/freedompark3.htm">Mashabane Rose Architects</a> and <a href="http://www.mmaarch.co.za">MMA</a>.

The recently-completed //hapo Museum in South Africa is clad in copper panels that fade over time

The cavernous interior is punctuated by pockets of natural light

The museum spans South Africa's 3.6 billion year history

Deep set openings in the exterior mitigate solar gain

The museum acts as a set of boulders at the base of the greater park

At the summit of the verdant park, a wonderful memorial honors South Africa's fallen men and women