Museo Soumaya

Modern art museum in Mexico City.

Overview

Museo Soumaya, using aluminum and concrete, is a 2011 museum in Mexico City, Mexico.

Core Characteristics

• Curved aluminum facade.
• Organic concrete structure.
• Contemporary design.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Contemporary focus.
• Cultural: Museum.
• Parametric Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Fernando Romero, it redefines museum architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Parametric Design (technique), Expressionism (theory), Facade (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Buildings Registry, Architecture Hub, History

Record

Completed: 2011

Location: Mexico City

Materials: aluminum, concrete

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