Frank Gehry is the architect best known for his building designs resembling giant modern steel sculptures. The Biomuseo on the outskirts of Panama City, is somewhat distant from most of its designs. It is a tropical version of his style and undoubtedly the most interesting modern design in all of Central America. The museum stands on the Amador Causeway, the site of a former US military base overlooking the southern entrance to the Panama Canal. It is a natural history museum that extends into the surrounding botanical park. Multicolored asymmetrical metal panels, mounted on elaborate steel structure, reflect tropical biodiversity. The bright colors on the outside refer to the local culture. The entire structure resembles a futuristic tropical habitat.
