Museu Can Framis

Former Use:	Textile mill
New Use:	Art Museum
Category:	Culture
Website:	http://www.fundaciovilacasas.com/en/museum/can-framis-museum-barcelona
Original Architect:	-
Reuse Architect:	BAAS architecture studio
Construction year(s):	1785 - 1800
Reuse year(s):	2009 -

Description:

Can Framis is the latest Fundació Vila Casas museum. Opened in April 2009 in Barcelona, it has around 300 works on show dating from the 1960’s onwards by a wide range of artists born or living in Catalonia. Temporary exhibitions are held at the Can Framis Espai A0.
Can Framis, a factory built at the end of the 18th century, was originally owned by the Framis family. Over the years it fell into disuse, becoming a monument to the industry of the area. Today, as a Museum of Contemporary Painting, it is an ideal place for the contemplation of art located in Poble Nou, now converted into the technological district of Barcelona and renamed 22@. The conversion of the building was undertaken by the BAAS architectural practice.

Relevant Literature:

1. Llordés, T.,2014, Espais recobrats. Els nous usos del patrimonio industrial catalá, mNACTEC, pp.100-103
2. http://www.fundaciovilacasas.com/en/museum/can-framis-museum-barcelona

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