This museum expansion offered exciting opportunities along with conditions that called for particular care.  It is not only the most important historic building of Miami Beach’s Art Deco District, but the esteemed architect Arata Isozaki had provided an iconic addition in 1999.  David Gauld, who worked on the expansion 20 years ago under Isozaki, was asked to design the new renovation and expansion.  Isozaki agreed to collaborate as Gauld’s design consultant.

The project adds almost 50% more programmable space by maximizing the use of current facilities and adding 7400 square feet of new space within the existing footprint. The new total area of 41,000 square feet includes new galleries, an education department with its own entrance, and an enclosed courtyard for special events.

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Photography: Simon Hare