MUSEUM OF
FINE ARTS
REIMS
FRANCE, 2012
CULTURE
PR–450
Located at the intersection of major urban thoroughfares, the new museum is designed to free up as much ground-level public space as possible, highlighting the archaeological garden and Place Boulingrin.
GALLERY
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PROGRAM
Permanent and temporary exhibition spaces, storage areas, offices, reception area, spaces for cultural and educational activities, auditorium, reception hall, staff rooms, technical and security facilities:
DETAIL
Situation
Reims, France
Year
2012
Status
International competition
Site area
4 000 m²
Built-up area
10 600 m²
Project management
City of Reims
Project implementation
Dominique Perrault, architect, urbanist
Consultants
Renaud Pierard Architect
Design offices
AIA Ingénieurs, RPO
DESCRIPTION
This strategy results in a vertical, compact building, conceived as a new urban landmark engaging in dialogue with Reims Cathedral.
The project is composed of three stacked volumes oriented toward the city’s main landmarks. The exhibition spaces, flexible and column-free, are organized around a large foyer and a central staircase.
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Clad in a metal with golden reflections, the museum incorporates a sunken courtyard that brings in natural light and provides an outdoor space. The glazed façades, filtered by metal screens, offer framed views of the city, while artificial lighting ensures optimal exhibition conditions. Through its verticality and iconic presence, the museum connects the Halle, Place de la République, and the Allées, while creating a new public piazza.
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