The Ideal City Gallery will show examples of utopian cities from many different time periods from all over the world. Models, beautifull drawings and several films can be seen in this historical section. In this historical context the city of Hangzhou is presented as a giant interactive audio-visual projection on the floor. Visitors can walk over it and can intervene and test certain futures of Hangzhou. By developing many of the themes presented elsewhere in the museum, the question of how new planning can be used to improve the urban life of Hangzhou.
理想城市馆展示世界各地不同时期的空想主义城市示例。在历史展览部分可参观模型，美丽的图画及多部电影。在历史环境中以地面上巨大的交互式视听投影介绍杭州。参观者可跨过这座城市并介入及测试杭州的特定未来情况。通过开发在博物馆其他地方展示的多个主题提出如何利用新规划改进杭州城市生活的问题。
Thematic Galleries 主题馆
In this galleries the following main architectural topics are presented:
本展馆展示了以下主要建筑主题：
- Space 空间
During the Renaissance, architects constructed models that were large enough for the workers to assemble within them and receive their instructions from the foreman. In the space gallery several of such models are reconstructed, as large as rooms, allowing visitors to experience the spaces directly.
在文艺复兴时期，建筑师建造了足以让工人进入其中进行组装及接受工头指令的模型。在空间展馆中重新组合了与展览室一样大的此类模型以使参观者直接体验空间。
- Movement 运动
Here the visitor can experience movement through space by virtual reality tours through buildings.
参观者在其中可通过建筑中的虚拟现实旅行体验空间运动。
- Materials and Techniques 材料及技术
In this gallery the visitor will see what materials are used to give buildings there architectural quality and beauty. Different famous historical and modern buildings will be presented.
参观者在此展馆中可参观使建筑具有建筑质量及美观的材料。将展示不同的著名历史及现代建筑。
- Structure 结构
Here the visitor will experience how do buildings stand up.
three-dimensional constructionmodels supplemented with multimedia
layers of information will be shown.
参观者在此可体验建造大楼的方法。将展示三维建筑模型及多媒体信息。
Architecture Labs 建筑实验室
On a regular basis, (young) architects will be commissioned
To design structures, which will be built full scale, to address seasonal and provisional functions. The labs are designed so that their design and construction of the project is part of the exhibition as well. The provisional, experimental structures built as part of the Architecture Lab can be a catalyst for up and coming designers.
定期委托（年轻的）建筑师设计结构，并且将完全建造这些结构以解决季节性及临时功能。实验室设计旨在将其项目设计及建造列入展览。建筑实验室中所建成的临时实验性结构可推动未来设计师的发展。
