架构师提供的文本描述。7月19日开幕的利物浦博物馆不仅讲述了它作为世界上最重要的港口之一的重要性，也讲述了它的文化影响，比如披头士现象。它也将成为历史、利物浦人民和来自世界各地的游客的聚集地。因此，建筑师金·赫弗斯·尼尔森(KimHerforthNielsen)认为，这座建筑的功能远远不止是一座建筑或一座博物馆。

Text description provided by the architects. The new Museum of Liverpool, opening on July 19th will not only tell the story of its importance as one of the World’s great ports or about its cultural influence, such as with the Beatles phenomenon. It will also serve as a meeting point for History, the People of Liverpool and visitors from around the globe. Therefore, according to the Architect, Kim Herforth Nielsen, the structure functions as much more than just a Building or a Museum.

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严格程序的结果

The Result of a Rigorous Process

作为英国100多年来最大的国家博物馆，坐落在联合国教科文组织的世界遗产遗址上，紧邻利物浦著名的“三格”博物馆，3XN金·赫弗斯·尼尔森的首席建筑师和创意总监在设计新的利物浦博物馆时充分意识到挑战的严重性。

As the largest National Museum to be built in the UK in over 100 years, and situated on a UNESCO World Heritage Site next to Liverpool’s famous ’Three Graces,’ Principal Architect and Creative Director at 3XN Kim Herforth Nielsen was fully aware of the magnitude of the challenge, when it came to designing the new Museum of Liverpool.

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这是3XN 25年历史上规模最大、最负盛名的项目之一。博物馆的设计是一个非常严格的过程，最重要的是倾听城市居民的意见，了解城市历史，了解博物馆现在所在的历史遗址的潜力。“

’This is one of the largest and most prestigious projects in 3XN’s 25 year history. The Museum’s design is a result of a very rigorous process, where it was of utmost priority to listen to the city inhabitants, learn the city’s history and understand the potential of the historical site that the Museum now sits upon.’

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其结果是一个充满活力的低层结构，与港口长廊较高的历史建筑进行了相互尊重的对话。这种互动促进了一个现代而生动的城市空间。这一设计让人想起曾经主宰港口的贸易船，而外墙的浮雕图案则对“三格”中的历史建筑细节提出了新的解释。巨大的门窗向城市和海港敞开，因此象征性地将历史引向博物馆，同时也让好奇的人得以进入博物馆。

The result is a dynamic low-rise structure which enters into a respectful dialogue with the harbour promenade’s taller historical buildings. This interaction facilitates a modern and lively urban space. The design is reminiscent of the trading ships which at one time dominated the harbour, while the façade’s relief pattern puts forward a new interpretation of the historical architectural detail in the ‘Three Graces.’ The enormous gabled windows open up towards the City and the Harbour, and therefore symbolically draw history into the Museum, while at the same time allow the curious to look in.

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该博物馆位于利物浦市中心的默西河沿岸，将作为纽带发挥作用，因为它将港口长廊与阿尔伯特码头(Albert Dock)连接在一起。阿尔伯特码头如今拥有餐厅、博物馆和精品店。博物馆周围的户外区域提供可观赏水景的座位，为充满活力的城市环境增添了活力，同时也是当地人和游客的聚集地。主题贯穿到利物浦博物馆的中央中庭，它的雕塑扫地楼梯通向画廊，进一步鼓励社会互动。所有这些功能导致金赫福思尼尔森选择将博物馆描述为一个团结利物浦的建筑。

The Museum lies along the Mersey River in the center of Liverpool, and will function as a nexus, in that it physically connects the Harbour promenade with the Albert Dock, which today contains restaurants, museums and boutiques. The outdoor areas around the Museum offer seating with views to the water adding to the dynamic urban environment and serving as a meeting point for locals and visitors alike. The theme is carried through into the Museum of Liverpool’s central atrium, with its sculptural sweeping staircase leading up to the galleries further encouraging social interaction. All of these functions result in Kim Herforth Nielsen choosing to describe the Museum as a structure that unites Liverpool.

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这座博物馆在许多层面将城市连接在一起-无论是在物理上、社会上还是在建筑上。从一开始，创建博物馆作为物理和符号表达的纽带的想法就一直是核心。我非常满意地看到，这一理想在已完成的结构中得到充分实现。

’This Museum connects the city together on many levels - physically, socially and architecturally. The idea of creating a Museum as a nexus in both physical and symbolic expression has been central from the start. I am very satisfied to see that this ideal is carried out to the full in the completed structure.’

利物浦引人注目的新成员

A striking new addition to Liverpool

利物浦国家博物馆总监大卫·弗莱明·奥贝博士对3XN的设计感到非常兴奋，并期待着欢迎参观该博物馆的人：

Dr David Fleming OBE, Director of National Museums Liverpool, is thrilled with 3XN’s design and looks forward to welcoming visitors to the museum:

“为了设计这座我们任命的丹麦建筑师3XN，他们响应了我们的要求(…)，由此产生的建筑是利物浦城市景观的显著补充。我迫不及待地想向游客敞开大门，展示我们的新博物馆，并鼓励其他人更多地了解这座非凡的城市。”

'To design the building we appointed Danish architects 3XN, who responded to our requirement (…) The resulting structure is a striking addition to the Liverpool cityscape. I can't wait to open the doors to visitors to show off our new museum and encourage others to discover more about this extraordinary city.’