Norman Foster's Nîmes Museum Mirrors Roman Temple
In Nîmes, a new museum designed by Norman Foster has opened opposite the Maison Carrée, a Roman temple. The project was initiated by mayor Jean Bousquet, who has pursued a series of grand architectural projects since 1983. The museum is paired with the Séguier library, transformed into a modern media library. Foster's building serves as a contemporary double of the classical temple, reflecting its form.
Key facts
- New museum by Norman Foster opens in Nîmes
- Museum faces the Maison Carrée, a Roman temple
- Project initiated by mayor Jean Bousquet
- Bousquet has been mayor since 1983
- Museum is associated with the Séguier library
- Library transformed into a modern media library
- Building described as a contemporary double of the classical temple
Entities
Artists
- Norman Foster
Institutions
- Maison Carrée
- Séguier library
Locations
- Nîmes
- France
Sources
- artpress —