France Frac Sud . Marseille
The Frac Sud building, opened in 2013,
is a contemporary architectural masterpiece designed by renowned Japanese architect
Kengo Kuma. Kuma creating a structure that seamlessly dissolves into the urban fabric rather than overpowering it. Its most striking feature is a shifting, pixelated facade made of hundreds of enamel-coated glass panels that reflect the Mediterranean light. Inside, the building utilizes a clever triangular footprint, featuring open-air terraces and spiral pedestrian ramps inspired by Le Corbusier. This innovative design serves as a dynamic, transparent home for an institution founded in 1982 to democratize contemporary art.
is a contemporary architectural masterpiece designed by renowned Japanese architect
Kengo Kuma. Kuma creating a structure that seamlessly dissolves into the urban fabric rather than overpowering it. Its most striking feature is a shifting, pixelated facade made of hundreds of enamel-coated glass panels that reflect the Mediterranean light. Inside, the building utilizes a clever triangular footprint, featuring open-air terraces and spiral pedestrian ramps inspired by Le Corbusier. This innovative design serves as a dynamic, transparent home for an institution founded in 1982 to democratize contemporary art.
Photography Tips
It is free area allowed camera and tripod you need wide and zoom lenses, The (terraces) had great view to the city specially in sunset time where the street and city crowd!
worth to visit and shot for architecture, abstract,minimalist,portrait and cityscape lover.
worth to visit and shot for architecture, abstract,minimalist,portrait and cityscape lover.
Travel Information
20 Boulevard de Dunkerque 13002 Marseille
fracsud.org Wednesday to Saturday: noon – 7pm. Sunday: 2pm – 6pm free entry.
fracsud.org Wednesday to Saturday: noon – 7pm. Sunday: 2pm – 6pm free entry.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
07:19 - 19:47
| current local time: 21:20
Photo Themes
abstract
Architecture
Cityscape
Interior Design
Minimalism
Modern Architecture
outdoor
Street
Tourist Attraction
Tower
Travel Photography
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