Musée de la Romanité Narbo Via, Narbonne (in construction)
Architect: Foster + Partners
Location: Narbonne, France
Category: Cultural / Art Center
Status: Built
About
Known for its rich historic and artistic heritage, Narbonne, founded by Romans in 118 BC, was once a major port. Today it is a vibrant city, with an impressive legacy of buildings, ancient relics, and archaeological sites. At the gates of the city, next to the Canal de la Robine, the office of Norman Foster is building the Musée de la Romanité, organized according to a scheme of pure lines that combines structural insulated rammed earth walls (SIREWALLS) with a framework of prefabricated concrete beams for the roof. With galleries for permanent and temporary exhibitions, the building, slated for completion in 2019, is set out to become a new cultural hub in the city... [+]