Los Angeles' downtown core is getting a serious facelift with this upcoming design for the new Broad museum by architects Diller Scofidio and Renfro.
The $130-million building incorporates a gigantic concrete web redolent of the recent renovations that the Louvre in Paris and the ROM in Toronto recently went through, albeit with less glass and more concrete. Within the museum, Diller Scofidio and Renfro have aknowledged a strong pedestrian focus that will involve wider walkways throughout and an expansive plaza so as to nurture a cosmopolitan artistic environment.
Monolithic Museums
Diller Scofidio and Renfro Design an Epic Veiled Structure
Trend Themes
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2. Pedestrian-focused Museums - Creating museums with a strong pedestrian focus, including wider walkways and expansive plazas, can enhance the visitor experience and foster a vibrant artistic environment.
3. Cosmopolitan Art Environments - Designing museums that aim to nurture a cosmopolitan artistic environment through architectural elements and community engagement can attract a diverse range of artists and visitors.
Industry Implications
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3. Art and Culture - The museum industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities by creating pedestrian-focused museums that offer a cosmopolitan artistic environment, attracting a wider audience and enhancing the visitor experience.