The Centre Pompidou-Metz - Facts and Figures:
5020m2 of exhibition space
including 3 galleries each with 1150m2 of exhibition space
1 Grande Nef with 1200m2
1 Auditorium with 144 seats
1 café
1 restaurant
1 book and gift shop
1 resource centre
Key project dates:
January 2003: decision taken to implement the project in Metz
March 2003: launching of the architectural competition
November 2003: selection of the project by Shigeru Ban and Jean de Gastines, in collaboration with Philippe Gumuchdjian
September 2005: receival of the building permit
2007-2009: construction of the Centre Pompidou-Metz
May 2010: grand opening
