Opened in July 2006, this modern venue of contemporary art has been built on the historic site of Fort Thungen on the Kirchberg Plateau. Conceived and designed by the architect Ioeh Ming Pei, the building has three levels for the visitor to explore. The temporary exhibitions usually hold more than 200 works by over 120 important artists. This spacious building, consisting of ample public spaces and traditional exhibitions, also has an auditorium, shop and cafe.