In 1992, the renovation of the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rouen redefined the spaces of this historic site, revealing an architecture that combines rigor and delicacy. Andrée Putman, with subtle, measured touches, introduced her modernist style without ever competing with the artworks: her interventions illuminate the rooms as tributes to art itself. In the Sculpture Garden, the floor features a black-and-white triangular pattern running along the perimeter, framing the space and echoing the motif of the Concorde.
Walls and lighting shape the volumes with respectful softness, while circulation areas open up and directed lighting highlights the display panels. The scenography offers visitors a renewed reading of the permanent collections — making the presence of the works felt in the silence of the space. In this museum, the art of renovation is fully realized: revealing the elegance of a place that houses both ancient and modern masterpieces within a quietly modern setting, where light, proportion, and detail reflect a subtle balance between heritage and contemporary rigor.