Beijing-based architects design new "X Museum"

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Beijing-based architects TEMP have designed the X Museum located in Beijing. Puling from its name, the museum entrance flaunts a giant "X" built from two intersecting H-beams that structurally support an overhanging perforated roof.

As one approaches the structure, on both ends of the sculptural entryway the facade holds a series of extruded steel light boxes. These protrude out of of the exterior grey stucco wall, casting complex shadows throughout the day and creating an extra layer of texture that builds on the textural nature of the interior wall surfaces.

At the interior of the space, custom terracotta bricks with extruded horizontal slots make up a unique wall system that allows for metal clips to be installed to hang works of art. Additionally, this system can also hold installations, projectors, and even white walls to allow for dynamically flexible possibilities for the museum's curators.

Moreover, the monotone color scheme of the museum gives it a neutral nature, allowing...

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Beijing-based architects design new "X Museum"

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