"The addition, which contains an atrium and a complex switchback stairway, seems to touch the older building at just one point. In reality, four of its floors are devoted to extensions of the SANAA galleries, joined to them seamlessly through openings knocked into the older building's cinderblock side wall."
"It's a very complex geometry, but that has produced some very serendipitous moments. Among them: The way the glass refracts light produces rainbows on the fifth floor every afternoon."
"People are experiencing the building joyfully. And I'm proud that I'm leaving the museum with such a desirable campus."
OMA, led by Shohei Shigematsu, designed a glass-covered tower that angles away from an older building, creating a striking visual effect. The new addition includes an atrium and a switchback stairway, connecting seamlessly to the SANAA galleries. The design cleverly conceals large gallery spaces behind a seemingly simple staircase. While some construction defects are noted, the complex geometry has resulted in unexpected moments, such as rainbows created by refracted light. The building is celebrated for its joyful experience and desirable campus.
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