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Archaeolink Prehistory Park in Scotland Hides Beneath a Lush Green Mound

11/14/2011

Edward Cullinan Architects' Archaeolink Prehistory Park has a conical grass hill building in Scotland

Located in the breathtaking countryside of Oyne, in <a title="Archaeolink Prehistory Park in Scotland is a Conical Grass Hill Building Boasts 10,000 Years of Archaeology" href="http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Aberdeenshire</a>, Scotland, the <a title="Archaeolink Prehistory Park in Scotland is a Conical Grass Hill Building Boasts 10,000 Years of Archaeology" href="http://www.archaeolink.co.uk/index.html" target="_blank">Archaeolink Prehistory Park</a> houses Scottish artifacts dating back over 10,000 years. Designed by <a title="Archaeolink Prehistory Park in Scotland is a Conical Grass Hill Building Boasts 10,000 Years of Archaeology" href="http://www.edwardcullinanarchitects.com/" target="_blank">Edward Cullinan Architects</a>, the center was completed in 1997 and tucks itself beneath a green mound of grass so as not to disturb its natural site. The stunning destination also offers indoor and outdoor exhibitions, workshops and guided tours highlighting <a title="Archaeolink Prehistory Park in Scotland is a Conical Grass Hill Building Boasts 10,000 Years of Archaeology" href="http://inhabitat.com/gorgeous-green-roofed-black-sheep-house-in-scotland-looks-out-to-sea/" target="_blank">Scotland</a>'s history, which references everything from the Mesolithic period to the Romans.

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Edward Cullinan Architects' Archaeolink Prehistory Park has a conical grass hill building in Scotland

Rising like a hill, the land is actually "folded" over to form a sunken courtyard and entrances.

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Edward Cullinan Architects' Archaeolink Prehistory Park has a conical grass hill building in Scotland

The structure also features a double glazed facade providing lots of natural light to brighten the interiors.

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Edward Cullinan Architects' Archaeolink Prehistory Park has a conical grass hill building in Scotland

And thanks to its grass topped roof, the building requires little energy to heat or cool its interiors.

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Edward Cullinan Architects' Archaeolink Prehistory Park has a conical grass hill building in Scotland

Inside, the exposed concrete structure allows for the passage of heat between the building and an insulated underground heat space, while external shutters control the natural light coming in.

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Edward Cullinan Architects' Archaeolink Prehistory Park has a conical grass hill building in Scotland

With exhibition galleries underneath its conical structure, the building was also designed as a platform from which visitors could view the surrounding local sites.

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Edward Cullinan Architects' Archaeolink Prehistory Park has a conical grass hill building in Scotland

Archaeolink's building also boats a central auditorium with viewing rooms placed all around it.

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Edward Cullinan Architects' Archaeolink Prehistory Park has a conical grass hill building in Scotland

Located in the breathtaking countryside of Oyne, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the Archaeolink Prehistory Park houses Scottish artifacts dating back over 10,000 years. Designed by Edward Cullinan Architects, the center was completed in 1997 and tucks itself beneath a green mound of grass so as not to disturb its natural site. The stunning destination also offers indoor and outdoor exhibitions, workshops and guided tours highlighting Scotland's history, which references everything from the Mesolithic period to the Romans.

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Edward Cullinan Architects' Archaeolink Prehistory Park has a conical grass hill building in Scotland