Leeser Architecture was awarded second prize for their Concept Design submission in the international, invited competition.

Leeser Architecture’s design included covering the courtyards of the existing building with an additional 22,000 square feet of exhibition space identified as ‘the Cloud.’  The Cloud, comprised of all glass, floats above the proposed active courtyard spaces.  The integration of innovative technologies, such as a digital archive, brings the Museum’s overwhelming collection into the 21st century, making the museum more accessible not only within the Museum but also externally. 

Animation: http://vimeo.com/30568103