Los Angeles County's new $720 million art museum, designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, faces challenges in art display due to its concrete walls. This building, intended to replace older structures, has sparked controversy since its inception, leading to donor disputes and construction delays, especially after discovering ancient fossils on-site. The project's cost ballooned by nearly $100 million, leading Zumthor to distance himself from the undertaking. Despite criticisms, Lacma's CEO Michael Govan continues to advocate for the divisive project, showcasing it to journalists ahead of completion.
"The monolithic concrete structure has been compared with a freeway overpass and an amoebic pancake, built to replace four older Lacma buildings."
"Building a gigantic concrete building on tar-filled land in an earthquake-prone region caused additional costs and delays, including the discovery of thirteen sabre tooth tiger skulls during construction."
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