Caption:
Detail of an architectural marvel in Lyon, where science and aesthetics blend, the Musée des Confluences is a building of knowledge at the meeting of rivers. Gracefully unfolding against the Lyon sky, the Musée des Confluences is an embodiment of fluidity and form. Its contours, a manifestation of the confluence where the Rhône meets the Saône, are etched in the language of modern design. Designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, the museum whispers tales of natural sciences, encased in a structure that defies traditional confines. Opened in 2014, it is not just a building but a vessel, carrying the profound narrative of our world’s history, knowledge, and the undying human spirit of inquiry.
Size: 4474h x 6708w