The popular Pompidou Centre opened in 1977 in Paris and has since then become one of the most visited art galleries in the world. This legendary museum has recently opened up at another location in northeastern France. The design of the Popidou in Metz was chosen through a design competition seven years ago by Shigeru Ban, Jean de Gastines and Philip Gumuchdjian. Nearly three years after its orignal completion date, the gallery will open its doors next month.
A city off the tourist track will now attract visitors all over the world, reviving the city of Metz. The building is designed with an extraordinary amount of glass, steel and concrete that creates a space exclusive to the Pompidou name yet adhering to the modern trends of high ceilings for large installations (an eye capturing aspect modeled after the Tate Modern). Most importantly, the building's views serves to frame the city's most notable monuments including Jurgen Kroger's central station. The gallery is a mere two minute walk from the central station, making the visit to the Pompidou-Metz, all the more convenient.
The exterior design was inspired by Chinese hats and bridges where the interior of the plan maximizes the viewing of the galleries with "seamless spaces", uninterrupted by columns or supports.
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