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Gehry redesign of art museum yields more space
United Kingdom Architecture News - Jul 07, 2014 - 11:44 1971 views
Matt Rourke
A person walks past a large image that helps to illustrate the Philadelphia Museum of Art's master plan, on Thursday, June 26, 2014, in Philadelphia. A massive renovation, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, is planned for the Philadelphia Museum of Art that will result in little change to the building's Greek revival facade but a major expansion of gallery space. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Traditionalists can rest easy knowing architect Frank Gehry's vision for the Philadelphia Museum of Art does not include wrapping the neoclassical building in his trademark chunky silver swooshes.
But he just might take a chunk out of the famed "Rocky" steps.
Gehry was not the obvious choice to design an expansion for the elegant Beaux Arts institution, which is marked by grand columns and golden sandstone. Yet museum officials say they are elated with his proposal to create badly needed gallery space without radically altering the structure.
A new exhibit, "Making a Classic Modern," details Gehry's master plan through several scaled models of the facility and grounds, with cross-sections that look like intricate dollhouses.
"The DNA of this building is so powerful," Gehry said during a preview last month. "I think we're doing something pretty exciting."...Continue Reading
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