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Y View from the Oty
Approaching from the Calle de
lparraguirre, the museum stands out
amid more traditional buildings.
Arcelor Mltt.al Gallery >-
Formerly known as the
Fis h Gallery because of its
flowing, fis hlike shape,
this is the largest gallery
in the museum. It is
dorrina ted by a series of
steel sculptures by Richard
Serra called Snake and
The Matter of Time (light).

~Atrium A Atrium
The space in which visitors to the Puppy
museum first find themselves is American artist J eff Koons
created this sculpture of a dog
the extraordinary 200-ft (60-m)
high Atrium. It serves as an with a coat of flowers irrigated
orientation point and its height by an internal system. Originally
a temporary feature, its
Second floor makes it a dramatic setting for
balcony exhibiting large pieces. popularity earned it a
permanent spot.

Main entrance

Restaurant
Designed and owned
by star chef Martrn
Ber asategui, this serves
local specialties.

Tilanlum Fa~ de >- ~~i~~~~~~

Rarely seen in buildings,
titanium is more commonly
used for aircraft parts. In total,
60 tons were used, but the layer
is only 0.1 inch (3 mm) thick. _:;;;::::=:~~~~~~~~~~~

Water Garden >-
On the west side of the museum.
~ Water garden a sweeping concrete promenade
beside the Nervi6n connects the Nervicn River
River with a water garden.