Josep Domenech i Estapà designed the original building for the Cosmo Caixa in 1909. Esteve Terradas and Robert Terradas completed the renovation in 2005 preserving the original building and expanding the museum to 30,000 m². The project cost 100 million euros.
The new wing is raised above ground and accessed by a large swirling ramp. A 300 year old Acariquara tree towers up the middle of the swirl. The London City Hall uses the same device to symbolize evolution of the species and society. Glass walls allow visitors to view a cross-section through a swampy jungle in a giant 1,000 m² room.The new planetarium has a 14m diameter dome to allow plenty of seating.
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