Colorful Art Installations Enhance Peter Zumthor's LACMA Galleries Design
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Ben Dreith
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Summary
The article discusses the addition of colorful art installations to The David Geffen Galleries at LACMA in Los Angeles, designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. The massive 347,500-square-foot concrete structure, suspended over Wiltshire Boulevard on 10 piers, is nearing completion after more than 20 years of development. The art installations serve to enliven the austere concrete architecture, bringing color and vibrancy to Zumthor's minimalist design.
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Suspended from the ground over Wiltshire Boulevard on 10 piers, the 347,500-square-foot (32,283 square metre) structure is nearing completion after being in the works for more than 20 years.
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