Finished in 2010, the Pompidou Metz center imagined by Shigeru Ban quickly became an architectural icon not only for the city of Metz, but also for the region and even the country. Given the important number of visitors to the Museum and the restaurant, the need for more inside eating space on the terrace soon became apparent. However, the idea of intervening on an existing building does not come without important implications regarding architectural integrity ? the intervention will indeed modify the façaces and volumes of the existing structure. 

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Architects: Studiolada Architects

Location: 1 Parvis des Droits de l'Homme, 57000 Metz, France
Architect In Charge: Christophe Aubertin

Partner Architect: Benoît Sindt ?   Studiolada Architects

Area: 100.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Luis Diaz Diaz

Commissioned By: Metz Métropole

Scmc: ABECO / Anthony Bochaton

Engineering Firm: BE Barthes Bois / Tecnos

Graphic Designer: Morgan Fortems

© Luis Diaz Diaz

Finished in 2010, the Pompidou Metz center imagined by Shigeru Ban quickly became an architectural icon not only for the city of Metz, but also for the region and even the country. Given the important number of visitors to the Museum and the restaurant, th...