The Capital Museum in Xicheng District, Beijing, was designed by Jean-Marie Duthilleul and Cui Kai. The museum was established in 1981 and moved into this building in 2006. The article gives no construction dates, address or dimensions. It says the design draws on ancient Chinese architecture, with a massive roof and an entrance square that slopes in gradient.
The stone exterior wall is meant to evoke ancient Chinese city walls and towers. A danbi stone carved with dragon and phoenix images lies in the ground in front of the north gate. A Ming Dynasty decorative archway in the reception hall reflects the central axis of Chinese architecture.
The oval Bronze Exhibition Hall slants from the ground to the exterior, suggesting the unearthing of relics. Muxidi station is nearby.
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