The highest honor, “The Excellence Award,” was presented to the MuCEM: Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations located in Marseille, France, and submitted by the ACI Paris Chapter. This award is given to a project that demonstrates excellence in concrete innovation and technology, and stands out above all other entries.
As an icon of urban rejuvenation located on the banks of the 2600-year-old harbor at Marseille, France, the 3-exhibition story MuCEM building houses the first French National museum outside of Paris. It was visited by 3.4 million people during its first 15 months, much more than expected. At the end of the historic pier where immigrants from all Mediterranean countries once landed, the structure blends with the surrounding mineral and stone landscape, presenting a veiled, cubic appearance that is linked to the city with ultra-thin footbridges. Efficient, wide exhibition halls are surrounded by a sheltered climbing promenade facing the sea up to the scenic terrace.
Location: Marseille, France
Owner: OPPIC
Architect of Record: Rudy Ricciotti Architecte
Engineer of Record: SICA / ASSYSTEM
General Contractor: Dumez (Vinci Group)
Concrete Contractor: Bonna Sabla
Concrete Supplier: Lafarge
Nominating ACI Chapter: Paris
Learn more about this award and others at www.aciexcellence.org
