Location: Metz, France.

Architect: Shigeru Ban Architects Jean de Gastines Architectes Cecil Balmond.

The Project House, located on the edge of the Amphitheatre district, serves as an exhibit space and information center for the Centre Pompidou-Metz. Designed by architects Philip Gumuchdjian and others, the space features a roof made of two surfaces supported by only two columns, creating an open and unique exhibit space. The Project House offers visitors a fun and educational decoding of the Centre Pompidou-Metz, including its cultural and geographical context, architecture, and collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The space also includes an observation area overlooking the construction site, allowing visitors to monitor the daily progress of the work. The use of simple and inexpensive materials reflects the temporary nature of the project. The Project House opened in June 10, 2006, and continues to provide the public with information about the Centre Pompidou-Metz.

Photo credit: Didier Boy de la Tour.