The Bronx Museum of the Arts

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Curtain like geometry dramatizes the vertical dimension of the model structure, turning it into an unexpectedly monumental surface.

This project marked the beginning of an ambitious plan to expand and eventually replace the existing Bronx Art Museum. Designed by Arquitectonica, the 16,700 square foot Bronx Museum of the Arts would provide a strong civic presence while being inviting to potential visitors.

Location New York, New York

Type Academic, Cultural

Services Interior Design, Design Architect

Size 17,000 SF / 1,600 m2

Awards

* AIA Miami | Award for Excellence
* Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) | Design Award of Excellence
* Art Commission of the City of New York | Annual Art Commission Awards, Excellence in Design
* Travel+Leisure Magazine | Honorable Mention, Best Museum of 2006
* AIA Florida | Award for Excellence, Unbuilt Category
* AIA Miami | Award for Excellence, Unbuilt Category