Snhetta completes El Paso Childrens Museum with billowing curves
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The Snhetta-designed El Paso Childrens Museum has completed construction in Texas. The building, named La Nube, adds 77,000 square feet of learning and play space to the city, and was designed alongside El Paso architects Exigo and exhibition designers Gyroscope.Image credit: Casey DunnImage credit: Casey DunnThe museums design features a rectilinear glass base topped with a cloud-like structure formed by a series of barrel vaults. The exterior includes lighting intended to create a visually distinctive presence in the citys skyline while, inside, the building aims to attract visitors with its open lobby and provide a flexible space for both children and adults.Image credit: Casey DunnImage credit: Casey DunnLa Nube incorporates educational exhibits focused on sustainability, regional identity, and what the museum terms Blue Sky Learning. The museums approach emphasizes open-ended play and learning, with a specific focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and...
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