The Rio Art Museum

The Rio Art Museum, Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR), is a museum in Rio de Janeiro, opened on March 1, 2013, and maintained in partnership between the city's public agencies and the private sector. The monument is part of a project to revitalize downtown Rio de Janeiro, which began in 2009. The entire architectural plan was organized by Jacobsen Arquitetura, with the idea of ​​the three main architects: Paulo Jacobsen, Bernardo Jacobsen, and Thiago Bernardes. The first definition of the project was to establish a flow system so that everything would work in an integrated and efficient manner, together with the creation of the Escola do Olhar, a space for the development of art and culture. Two buildings stand side by side, one with modern architecture featuring a wavy roof and glass facade, and the other a historic structure with classic design elements. Trees and a few parked cars are visible in the foreground, creating a contrast between urban development and green space.