Collaboration
Musée de la Romanité
Nîmes – France, 2017
The Musée de la Romanité, designed by Elizabeth de Portzamparc, creates a striking architectural dialogue with the nearby Arena of Nîmes.
Two distinct geometries, materials, and styles interact harmoniously with each other. Contrasting the robust stone mass and stunning vertical arches inherited from Rome, the Museum stands out as a bright and luminous presence, characterized by the fluidity of its horizontal drapes. The 7 000 milky glass slats appear to float above the site and its garden.
Two distinct geometries, materials, and styles interact harmoniously with each other. Contrasting the robust stone mass and stunning vertical arches inherited from Rome, the Museum stands out as a bright and luminous presence, characterized by the fluidity of its horizontal drapes. The 7 000 milky glass slats appear to float above the site and its garden.
Photos credit: Sergio Grazia
Technique
7 000 sheets of extra white glass decorated with a high definition semi-transparent white enamel veil.
Architect
2Portzamparc / Elizabeth de Portzamparc
Technical Studies
RFR
Realisation
Atelier Barrois with HEFI Façade
Client
City of Nîmes (France)
