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Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Date: 2001

Architect: Santiago Calatrava

Purpose: museum

Rating: (191 votes, average: 3.45 out of 5)

More info: The museums structure contains a movable, wing-like brise soleil which opens up for a wingspan of 217 feet during the day, folding over the tall, arched structure at night or during inclement weather. The brise soleil has since become a symbol for the city of Milwaukee. In addition to a gallery devoted to temporary exhibits, the pavilion also houses the museum’s store, as well as its restaurant, Cafe Calatrava.

(Image credits: 1: kke227, 2: numstead, 3: mechanikat 4: wikipedia)

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One Response to “Milwaukee Art Museum ( Milwaukee, USA)”

  1. Matt
    20 February 2011 at 8:11 pm #

    Very beautiful structure, but u really dont get the full effect in pictures a must see in person.