# Sharp Architecture The New Denver of Museum of Art By Michael Marucci | Published 2006-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-architecture-the-new-denver-of-museum-of-art References: [philly](http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/living/home/design/15736043.htm) & [denverartmuseum.org](http://www.denverartmuseum.org) This is a photo of the new Denver of Museum of Art. Designed by NYC architect Daniel Libeskind, the Museum features sharp edges and a bold exterior that will surely make it an architectual landmark. From Philly.com: Libeskind's museum, which was designed with the Denver-based Davis Partnership, exudes the swaggering confidence of a city on the rise. The $75 million building is Denver's latest addition to the cultural campus, which includes Ponti's turreted fortress and Michael Graves' central library from the mid-'90s, a masonry building that is as imposing, and as suffocating, as heavy drapes. It is tempting to dismiss these three architectural icons as the trophy collection of a nouveau-riche burg, but Libeskind's lilting geometry and sophisticated spatial volumes save the day. In contrast with its ponderous, earthbound neighbors, his museum looks ready for a springy takeoff. But it is Libeskind's sure-handed site planning - a quality that New Yorkers never fully appreciated - that forces the self-involved beauty contestants to behave in a collegial and civic way. That Libeskind's museum achieves such a degree of urban grace, without forcing itself into a background role, is an achievement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bold Architecture:** The sharp edges and confident exterior of the new Denver Museum of Art showcase the trend towards bold architectural designs. - **Urban Grace:** The museum's site planning demonstrates the trend towards achieving urban grace through architectural design. - **Spatial Volumes:** Libeskind's sophisticated spatial volumes highlight the trend towards creating visually stunning and functional interior spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The bold and innovative architectural design of the Denver Museum of Art presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the architecture industry. - **Cultural Tourism:** The new museum's unique and striking design is likely to attract tourists, suggesting disruptive innovation opportunities in the cultural tourism industry. - **Urban Planning:** The successful site planning of the museum presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of urban planning, by showcasing how architecture can enhance the overall urban environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art Deco-Tower Angular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-libeskind.md) - [University Art Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princeton-university-art-museum.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Swooped Museum Roof Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzhou-museum-of-contemporary-art.md) - [Desert-Inspired Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-vegas-museum-of-art.md) - [Positive Sensual Miami Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-sex-1.md) - [White Concrete Boxy Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-modern-art.md) - [Dynamic Canadian Museum Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-brunswick-museum.md) - [Weightless Pavilion Museum Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joslyn-art-museum.md)