the museum of modern art, medellin, colombia by 51 – 1 arquitectos all images courtesy 51 – 1 arquitectos peruvian firm 51 – 1 arquitectos won the competition to design the museum of modern art in the city of medellin, colombia.

the reasons given by the jury read’s ‘this proposal is relevant to the requirements of the urban context and future development of the lots adjacent to the museum, and is consistent with the need for a model of intervention and consolidation of land adjacent to the museum … ‘

the building consists of approximately 6 levels, each stacked on top of of one another, based on rectangular prisms.51   1 arquitectos:  museum of modern art, colombia

51   1 arquitectos:  museum of modern art, colombia staircase which surrounds reception areas

51   1 arquitectos:  museum of modern art, colombia