Biomuseo

Opened in October 2014, the project brings together a museum building, an exhibition design and the park around it.

At its heart is a public outdoor atrium sheltered by colourful metal canopies that protect visitors from the frequent wind-driven rain. Around it are free public areas, a shop, a cafe and a temporary exhibition space, and the two main ticketed exhibition wings. Raised one floor above the ground, the atrium opens long views to the canal and the city and shelters an outdoor exhibition space below.

The exhibition, designed with Bruce Mau Design, tells how the isthmus rose from the sea and shaped the natural world, across eight galleries that introduce biodiversity and immerse visitors in the country’s landscapes.