Safdie Architects has designed an extension of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas, a project that it originally designed. The 200,000 square feet facility will gain extra galleries, educational facilities, event spaces, a café, and indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. A 65% increase in gallery space will allow two new galleries and extra room for temporary exhibitions and community displays. There will also be a bridge that links galleries, complete with café. A floor will be dedicated to flexible space, that can be used for community meetings, art studios, “maker” spaces and so on. A circular outdoor space will offer room for performances and community programmes. Construction on the expansion is due to begin in 2022 and be competed by 2024. A reconfigured main lobby and courtyard, also designed by Safdie Architects, will be completed in May.
Safdie Architects has designed an extension of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas, a project that it originally designed. The 200,000 square feet facility will gain extra galleries, educational facilities, event spaces, a café, and indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. A 65% increase in gallery space will allow two new galleries and extra room for temporary exhibitions and community displays. There will also be a bridge that links galleries, complete with café. A floor will be dedicated to flexible space, that can be used for community meetings, art studios, “maker” spaces and so on. A circular outdoor space will offer room for performances and community programmes. Construction on the expansion is due to begin in 2022 and be competed by 2024. A reconfigured main lobby and courtyard, also designed by Safdie Architects, will be completed in May.
