The perforated concrete cladding of the MuCEM building in Marseille gives you the experience of being underwater as the shadows on these cast concrete columns show. From our trip in summer 2014.
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Structural forms at MuCEM
The structural forms of the MuCEM building in Marseille are organic and arranged in a way which make you feel enclosed by rippling waves of water/light/air/shadow. From our trip in summer 2014.
Looking out from MuCEM
The effects of contrasting forms, light, shadow and reflections make the MuCEM building in Marseille a very exciting place to walk around with a camera. From our trip in the summer of 2014.
Rooftop terrace at MuCEM
Villa Méditerranée reflected
The Villa Méditerranée reflected in the glass facade of the MuCEM building in Marseille. From our trip in the summer of 2014
Terrace at Fort Saint-Jean, Marseille
The Fort Saint-Jean has been extensively renovated as part of the MuCEM project. Here, a woven screen provides partial shade. From our trip to Provence in summer 2014.
Walkway at MuCEM, Marseille
The MuCEM (Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée) is a fantastic modern building on the waterfront in Marseille. This is the view along one of the external walkways by which the visitors can descend from roof level to the quayside.
Cathédrale La Major across the roof of MuCEM
Looking towards the Cathédrale La Major across the sculptured concrete roof of the MuCEM building in Marseille. From our trip to Provence in summer 2014.
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