Barozzi/Veiga's Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts opens in Lausanne
The Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts (MCBA) in Lausanne, crafted by Barozzi/Veiga, welcomed its first visitors on October 5, 2019. This museum is a key component of the Platform 10 masterplan, awarded to Barozzi/Veiga in 2011, which also encompasses the MUDAC and Musée de l'Elysée, all slated for completion by 2021. Situated on a former industrial site near the central railway station, the MCBA covers over 20,000 square meters. Commissioned by the Canton of Vaud, it includes exhibition areas for the Toms Pauli and Félix Vallotton foundations, alongside temporary exhibits. The design pays homage to the site's industrial heritage, featuring a three-story layout and trapezoidal skylights for illumination.
Key facts
- MCBA opened on October 5, 2019
- Designed by Barozzi/Veiga
- Part of Platform 10 masterplan won in 2011
- Over 20,000 square meters near Lausanne central station
- Site previously occupied by 19th-century industrial buildings
- Includes permanent collections of Toms Pauli and Félix Vallotton foundations
- MUDAC and Musée de l'Elysée to be completed by 2021
- Commissioned by Canton de Vaud
Entities
Artists
- Toms Pauli
- Félix Vallotton
Institutions
- Barozzi/Veiga
- Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts Lausanne
- Canton de Vaud
- MUDAC
- Musée de l'Elysée
- Platform 10
Locations
- Lausanne
- Switzerland