Frank Gehry centered the Panama City’s Biodiversity Museum on a public open-air atrium covered by a sequence of multicolored metal canopies, each folded and staggered to evoke Panama’s local vernacular of tin roofs and colorful facades. The origami-like roofs also help protect the interior from the region’s wet-season downpour and wind gusts. A museum store, cafe, and a temporary exhibition space branch out from the central atrium.
Roof Designs
With its multicolored facade, the Biomuseo is prominently situated on the highly visible Amador Causeway at the Pacific mouth of the Panama Canal. The building serves as a major civic and educational resource for the residents of Panama, as well as an attractive tourist destination. The museum houses a series of permanent exhibitions created by Bruce Mau Design and is surrounded by a 6-acre Biodiversity Park designed by Gehry in collaboration with landscape designer Edwina von Gal.
Colorful Biodiversity Museum
Reflections of Panama City captured on the shiny entrance walls of Biodiversity Museum ….
Reflections at Biodiversity Museum
Panama is a typical tropical country. Here is an image of the Panama Canal flowing into the Pacific Ocean without any ships passing through.
A Tropical Paradise
A recent visit to Panama revealed an interesting country generally known for its canals. Will be posting images from Panama over the next few weeks.
The flag and colors of Panama were evident during our visit that coincided with Independence (from Colombia and Spain) celebrations.
Panama Colors
Panama City, the capital of Panama, is a modern city with stunning skyscrapers forming an impressive skyline.
Panama City Skyline