Santiago
Calatrava
Museum of Tomorrow
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Museum of Tomorrow
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
“Rio de
Janeiro has captured my imagination and through the expression of space and
forms, I am excited to begin this journey.”
Santiago Calatrava
Santiago Calatrava
Image courtesy Santiago Calatrava, LLC.
The
sustainably-focused museum is part of the ambitious “Marvelous Port” urban
design project, which will transform Rio’s historical waterfront into a
thriving cultural and residential community.
Located on
the highly prominent Pier Maua, the museum is an integral part of the urban
revitalization commitment that the city made to the International Olympic
Committee during its successful bid for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Image courtesy Santiago Calatrava, LLC.
Seeking
inspiration from the citizens of Rio and the surrounding historical landmarks,
Calatrava’s design celebrates the natural landscape.
The
two-story museum features a cantilevered roof and facade with moving elements
that extends almost to the full length of the pier, emphasizing the extension
into the bay, while minimizing the building’s width.
Image courtesy Santiago Calatrava, LLC.
The
building’s northern location maximizes a continuous landscaping strip along the
Southern length of the pier, complementing views towards the historical
Monastery de Sao Bento do Rio de Janeiro from both on and off the site.
“Brazil’s
magical ambiance radiates through Rio de Janeiro’s rich past and cultural
heritage, the vast forests, beautiful landscapes and most of all the spirit of
the people.”
Santiago Calatrava
Santiago Calatrava
Total area:
approximately 12,500 square meters
