b'Entrance areas must have anExternal cladding mustAll entrances and areas overhang and must be equippedconsist of materials that arefor entry/exit of goods should with a scraper grid with drainagedurable and easy to maintain.feature snow melting systems. and a heating cable. The principle of 2-stage sealing applies. Requirements for two- Outside places, roads, The entrance area muststage sealing involve, amongramps, areas etc. with fixed be able to resist break-ins andother things, that cladding mustcovering must be provided must be seen in relation to thebe ventilated.with stormwater drains, normal security zone of the roomsdrains, as well as external taps within.The used materials must befor flushing, etc.solid, age with dignity, and be The entrance area must beeasy to operate and maintain. Vegetation is to be included designed in such a way that theas an enriching part of the risk of soiling/dirt both insidemuseum facility. Landscaping and outside is reduced. and vegetation choices must be related to local climatic Glass can be used inconditions, i.e. sun and shade entrance areas, but doors andconditions.side panels must be designed so that they do not represent a riskOutdoor lighting must be of collision. This means that the9 selected based on aesthetic, glass surfaces must be markedfunctional and safety so that they are easily visible,considerations.for example with a contrasting stripe. Selection of requirements.Source: Statsbygg (2010), Project brief version 1.0, Project nr. 11096, National Museum for art, architecture, and design, Vestbanen.3217Photo: Iwan Baan, courtesy of National Museum Norway'