Faurschou Foundation is a private museum in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. studioMDA’s design of the interior expands the Farschou Foundation’s global art footprint to three permanent exhibition spaces including Copenhagen and Beijing. The Foundation aims to enhance the already rich cultural landscape of New York City by providing unique experiences for local, regional, and international visitors—engaging them with topical ideas and themes through artistic practice. 

In designing the interior exhibition spaces of this existing 12,000 sq. ft. building, studioMDA has converted an industrial warehouse to maximize spatial flexibility and natural light. 

studioMDA‘s design retains the historical roots and strong character of the warehouse space through the façade and exposed existing ceiling joists. The original façade is preserved and glass blocks were added to allow diffused, natural light to enter the space while still maintaining privacy. In addition, large glass doors were designed for moving large pieces of artwork and the large glass storefronts open the gallery to the view public and the street.