[PDF] Centre Pompidou Building Usage: Library and Museum.

What is the design of Centre Pompidou?

The exterior uses an “inside out” design with large pipes on the building’s facade, and the inside consists of some quite conceptual outside-the-box modern art. In the early stages of planning, the creators of Centre Pompidou decided to leave the blueprint of the building up to an architectural design competition.

Where is Pompidou in Paris?

The Pompidou centre is situated in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, not far from Les Halles, the Paris City Hall and Place du Châtelet. Access to the centre is at the bottom of the piazza, place Georges Pompidou. Closest métro stations: Rambuteau (line 11), Hôtel de Ville (lines 1 & 11) or Les Halles (for RER A, B and C).

What are the escalators at Centre Pompidou?

The escalators at Centre Pompidou © French Moments. The outside escalator climbs the front of the building like a lighted snake. Enclosed in a transparent Plexiglass tunnel, it gives access to the Modern Art museum, the panoramic terrace and the Georges restaurant.

What is place Georges Pompidou famous for?

In front of the building, a plaza called “Place Georges Pompidou” is well known for its mimes, jugglers, artists, and street performers.