Museums for the 21st Century

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Museums for the 21st Century by architect and architectural critic Josep Maria Montaner examines the transformation of museum architecture at the turn of the twenty-first century. The book presents and analyses a wide selection of contemporary museums and explores how architects respond to changing ideas about art, culture, exhibition, public space and the role of the museum in modern society. Through numerous international examples, Montaner considers different architectural approaches, from museums conceived as monumental urban landmarks to buildings that integrate more subtly with their surroundings. Particular attention is given to spatial organisation, exhibition areas, circulation, the relationship between architecture and collections, and the museum's interaction with the city and landscape. Richly illustrated with photographs, plans, drawings and architectural documentation, the volume provides both a visual survey and a critical introduction to developments in contemporary museum design, making it a useful reference for architects, designers, students and readers interested in museum architecture and contemporary cultural buildings.

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