MAC Panamá Selects Palma + Taller TO to Design Its New Museum Building
This article is a summary of reporting by ArchDaily. Originally published August 6, 2026.
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Panama (MAC Panamá) announced the selection of Mexican architecture practices Palma and Taller TO to create the design for its new museum facility. The selection marks a major development for the nation's contemporary arts ecosystem, providing modern gallery space and community cultural programming. The upcoming project will complement Panama City's major cultural architecture footprint alongside landmarks like the Biomuseo.
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Panama's Museum of Contemporary Art selected Mexican architecture studios Palma and Taller TO to design its next institution building.
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