Tag: Building projects
The Broad Museum in Los Angeles Unveils $100M Expansion Plans
The Broad, a museum in downtown Los Angeles, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a $100m expansion project. The new building, designed by architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro, will
DetailPortland Art Museum Set to Unveil $111 Million Expansion in Late 2025
The Portland Art Museum is close to reaching its fundraising goal to enhance its endowment, upgrade its facilities, and construct a new pavilion connecting existing structures by late 2025. The
DetailQuébec City Museum’s Jean Paul Riopelle Pavilion Sees Significant Increase in Costs
The Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) in Québec City is beginning construction on a new addition honoring Modern artist Jean Paul Riopelle. The budget for the Espace Riopelle
DetailCarnegie Mellon University receives $10m donation to support public art and ICA Pittsburgh renovation
Carnegie Mellon University is set to begin construction on its newly expanded Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Pittsburgh, thanks to a generous $10 million donation from alumni Tod and Cindy
DetailBard College Announces $10 Million Expansion for Center for Curatorial Studies Library
The Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College in Upstate New York is expanding its library and archives facility with a new $10m addition named the Keith Haring Wing, thanks
DetailPenn State University’s Art Museum Reopens in New $85M Building: Blending Art with Nature
The Palmer Museum of Art at Pennsylvania State University reopens on 1 June after a three-year, $85 million project to expand its space to 73,000 sq. ft. Designed by Allied
DetailTheaster Gates collaborates on new Philadelphia arts complex opening
The Forman Arts Initiative (FAI) in Philadelphia recently acquired a city block in West Kensington to establish a museum and community center, with support from artist Theaster Gates and local
DetailEfforts to Preserve Museum of London Building Launched Amidst Threat of Demolition
Campaigners are fighting to prevent the demolition of the Museum of London’s former home, despite plans being approved to build a new office complex in its place. The Museum of
DetailLos Angeles Natural History Museum’s Dinosaur Fossil Gets Unique Name After Public Vote
In a significant election year for many countries, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County recently closed a vote to name its star dinosaur fossil, a 75ft-long sauropod skeleton.
DetailHow rising construction costs are shaping modern museum designs
The global museum-building boom continues, with a focus on adaptive reuse and renovations. According to AEA Consulting’s Cultural Infrastructure Index, project sizes have decreased, reflecting economic uncertainty and changing visitor
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