Article source: 2Portzamparc – Elizabeth de Portzamparc Architect

Important complex of Roman culture and an innovative museum, archeological garden and living environment, the Musée de la Romanité is the largest contemporary architectural and cultural event for 2018 in France. It opened for the public on June 2, 2018, with over 5,000 visitors in the first day (10,000 visitors in the whole weekend).

Its exceptional archeological collections contain over 25,000 pieces, of which some 5,000 are exhibited over 9,100 m2. They take the viewer on a unique historical voyage through 25 centuries of history thanks to the immersive and interactive exhibition design.

Image Courtesy © Wade Zimmerman

• Architects:  2Portzamparc – Elizabeth de Portzamparc Architect
• Project: Musée de la Romanité
• Location: Nîmes, France
• Photography: Wade Zimmerman, Sergio Grazia, Nicolas Borel, Serge Urvoy
• Client: City of Nîmes
• Surface: 9 100 m²

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