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The opening of the Congonhas Museum will also bring visibility to actions that have been previously i

The permanent exhibition is composed of 342 ex-votos that date from the 18th to the 20th centuries, f

The CollectionIf the architecture of the Congonhas Museum mimics its surroundings, integrating the bu

The inside of the museum is made out of fluid spaces. “Clean, white, clear, not fragmented at all. It

“Another aspect of extreme importance to me is that this is all side by side with the Twelve Prophets

Despite being contemporary, the architecture of the museum harmonizes with the language that has been

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The final phase in the structural refurbishment of the National Museum Zurich is yet to come, however

The construction phase for the new wing also included conversion measures (earthquake and fire safety

As different as the new and old buildings are, their similarities and shared architectural attributes

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“The Norton is one of Florida’s most important cultural institutions and has a wonderful location in

The masterplan enables the development of the Norton to be implemented over time, beginning with the

The overall proposals reinforce the concept of the museum within a garden. Taking advantage of the Fl

A metal roof canopy floats above the pavilions and projects to shade the entrance plaza. The structur

The new entrance is signaled by three new double-height pavilions, unified with the re-worked existin

From the architect: The first stage of Foster + Partners’ masterplan will establish its key principle

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Other spaces within the renewed museum building include a studio for children’s programs, a multi-pur

An expanded sequence and range of galleries with views to the exterior unifies the interior spaces an

The design reconfigures the interior spaces of the existing Museum to establish a new entry sequence

The reinforcement of views to the region and beyond will be heightened as visitors move throughout th

The pattern of the zinc paneling, which wraps the cantilever, reflects the internal geometry of the t

A simple palette of materials and textures—precast concrete, zinc, brick and glass—unifies the expans