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Norman Foster's Nîmes Museum Mirrors Roman Temple

architecture-design · 2026-04-23

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

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