The Centre Pompidou-Metz is a prominent example of contemporary architecture, designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and French architect Jean de Gastines. Opened in 2010, this cultural institution is an extension of the renowned Centre Pompidou in Paris, dedicated to modern and contemporary art.
The museum, built between 2006 and 2010, is characterized by its undulating hexagonal roof, inspired by a traditional Chinese hat. It culminates in a 77-meter metal spire, a height chosen since the Centre Pompidou in Paris opened in 1977. The roof overhangs the walls by up to 20 meters and protects them from the elements.
Centre Pompidou-Metz - facade
Centre Pompidou-Metz - facade
The roof, made of 18 kilometers of laminated wood covered with a translucent membrane, creates a dynamic visual effect that shifts with the changing light throughout the day.
interior and roof
roof, made of laminated wood covered with a translucent membrane
The design emphasizes fluidity and openness, with expansive windows offering views of the surrounding cityscape.
windows offering views of the Metz cityscape
The exhibition "Déplacer les étoiles" by German artist Katharina Grosse runs from June 1, 2024, to February 24, 2025. Renowned for her monumental, site-specific installations, Grosse reimagines the architectural space with vivid expanses of color. In this installation, she utilizes 8,250 square meters of fabric, dramatically suspended from the ceiling by enormous knots. The result is an immersive environment that blurs the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and architecture.
"Déplacer les étoiles" by German artist Katharina Grosse
"Déplacer les étoiles" by German artist Katharina Grosse
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