Saturday, October 26, 2019 Lisbon
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| Lisbon's Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) |
MAAT is a new museum in Lisbon that opened in 2016. Be prepared for lots of photos, because I loved the space, design, materials and the ambiance of being on the river quay. It is described as a the new cultural project that is focused on three areas - Art, Architecture and Technology.
It's located on the bank of the Tagus River, west of the 25th of April ("Golden Gate") Bridge and next to the Tejo Power Station. The MAAT was designed by Amanda Levete Architects and it has a space for rotating exhibitions and cultural programs in the interior space.
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| The surface of the building is covered with 3D ceramics, which reflect the light similar to the surface of a wave |
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| The building is curvilinear, cantilevered out over the river quay, also giving the impression of a wave in motion |
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| MAATs proximity to the 25 of April bridge adds to its attractive vistas |
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| The tile patterns reflect off the water and the sky |
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| The MAAT is clearly a popular place, with many joggers, walkers, loungers and others using the exterior space |
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| Curtains of tile and glass carry from the outside to the inside of the building |
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| Walkways allow you to gradually travel to the top of the wave, with a great vantage point over and across the river |
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| View of the bridge and the Christ the King statue from the top of the wave |
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| The 3D tiles also call out to the pattern of fish scales |
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| Dozens of sailboats were out on the river - carry on, you progeny of Portuguese navigators |
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