Centre Pompidou Metz
PROJECTS
Centre Pompidou Metz
| Location | Metz, France |
| Region | Europe |
| Material | PTFE, Air Purify |
| Architect | Shigeru Ban |
| Engineering | Ove Arup & Partners, London, UK; Terrell Group, Paris, France |
| Application | Roof |
| Market Sector | Entertainment / Leisure |
| Size | 8000 sqm |
| Year | 2009 |
Description
The branch of the Paris' Museum for Modern Art fascinates with its sculpture-like construction. The roof consists of laminated spruce, covered with a membrane coated with TiO2 Topcoat. This makes the building which is illuminated at night appear almost completely transparent.
