Aurélie Filippetti, Minister of Culture and Communication, announces the names of the 5 teams of architects selected for the creation of a new reception space to highlight the ancient remains of the Cluny Museum – National Museum of the Middle Ages.
On Tuesday, March 11, 2014, a jury composed of representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Communication (Directorate General of Heritage - French Museum Service and Heritage Service - Directorate of the Museum, Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs of Île-de-France), of the City of Paris, of theoperator of heritage and cultural real estate projects (Oppic) and qualified personalities, selected, among 95 candidates, 5 teams of architects:
- Bernard Desmoulin, Silver square 2009
- K-architectures
- Architectures Adelfo Scaranello
- Francisco J. Mangado y asociados
- Philippe Prost Architecture Agency, mention à l'Angle d'argent 2004
The current consultation concerns the construction of a new building on the Boeswillwald terrace and the redevelopment of existing spaces in connection with the new construction in order to:
- to improve the reception of the public,
- allow a better logistical management of the works,
- make the museum accessible to people with reduced mobility,
- to propose several routes in ancient spaces and medieval collections,
- facilitate the readability of the site.
The five selected candidates are invited to submit a proposal which will lead to the selection by the jury of a laureate in July 2014.
Unique testimony to the architecture of ancient and medieval times, the Museum is a remarkable heritage complex that brings together Gallo-Roman baths and the hotel of the abbots of Cluny. It welcomes more than 300,000 visitors a year.