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ARCHITECTURE
T he museum’s administration. The atrium
facade displays features a curvy staircase and
nighttime benches designed by Kazuko
projections Fujie Atelier with local
of images related to current artisans.
exhibitions, which also In time, the MIB will become
illuminate the museum and a cultural meeting center,
make it stand out from a not only in Mexico but
distance. In the extensive internationally. People will
patio, dominating the space, come from all over the world
Ito placed a large fountain to gather there and exchange
designed as a swirling water thoughts and reflections.
motif. Moving water is a This cultural institution will
recurring theme of the become a timeless point of
Baroque era. attraction to the world and a
source of pride and joy for the
The building has two levels: the people of Puebla.
lower floor is dedicated mainly
to exhibits, while the second is
for research, education, and
“Architecture is nothing more than a
tree, it should grow in harmony with
its surroundings.”
-Toyo Ito
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