Variations on a Theme

This museum is placed opposite the Mies’ Barcelona Pavilion, its main purpose being to house Picasso’s variations of Diego Velazquez’s painting “Las Meninas.” The design considers the role of variation, reflection, and representation through its exhibits, site, and context.

Parti Diagram

Site Plan

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Site Model

Section Model

Study Variation

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Study Variation

Study Variation

Study Variation

Case Study Redux

Cincinnati Discovery Center