Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Latest LACMA redesign baffles artists and architects
In 2013, Swiss architect Peter Zumthor proposed a redesign of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art: a futuristic and sprawling charcoal colored building with sections stretching over the La Brea Tar Pits.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenIn 2013, Swiss architect Peter Zumthor proposed a redesign of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art: a futuristic and sprawling charcoal colored building with sections stretching over the La Brea Tar Pits. But ecological concerns and strong community pushback forced Zumthor to reconsider his design a few times. The new design has been compared to a giant coffee table.
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President Trump doubled down on his threats to close the US-Mexico border on Tuesday, no matter the impact on the economy. Mexico is a huge trading partner with the U.S. We’ve relied on Mexico for lots of fruit and vegetables, including avocados.
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Read the story11 minThe history of LACMA’s redesign
In 2013, Swiss architect Peter Zumthor proposed a redesign of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
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