Production is slated to begin late 2011, where the operations team and union artisans will begin the process of in-house fabrication and assembly. This is the first museum by FMA, and its first major structure in the United States. The design was also tested using computer-modeled simulations of the sun as it arcs across the sky to prevent unwarranted glare and hot-spots. The building’s upward design was calculated to minimize distraction from reflected surfaces. The Zahner product that enables the flush glass and metal surfaces is called the Inverted Seam™ Glass System. The image immediately above shows a detail of the reflected surface of both the inset glazing and the slightly darker reflective metal surface. This metal surface is essentially a dark-tinted mirror, reflecting a darker image of its surroundings with perfect mirror accuracy, and imbuing the imagery of the sky and general surroundings on its dark polished surface. Zahner has used a similar finish on a few projects, including a Libeskind-designed residence in the northeast United States. The material that was selected for this is a seductive dark mirror-polish stainless. This mockup served as a reference point for the design decisions as the project rolled out into production. The tight corners and edges have acute tolerances, leaving little wiggle room.ĭuring May and June 2011, DAG and Operations teams worked with the architects to produce a mockup. In many ways, the building is as complex to build as some of our more curvilinear projects. The Cleveland MOCA’s smart angular design requires a highly engineered and crafted surface. To meet the budget and design constraints required for the project, the team developed a mega-panel pre-fabricated panels comprised of the finished interior skin, insulation, structure, sheathing, and waterproofing in a single unit. It also puts the owner in control of costs because the entire facade has been defined digitally. This design assist contract enables designers to meet their aesthetic and performance goals, while also working within a prescribed budget. The contract entails a design charette, engineering, and a manufactured mockup to test performance details. This team of engineers developed the design into a fully defined facade system. Zahner provided Design Assist services for the architect. Because the museum has no permanent collection of its own, it was important that the building’s interior lend itself to many different kinds of work. The building’s hexagonal base gives the museum multiple entries, while the building’s square top lends itself to the museum’s rotating collection, allowing the space to be easily divided into flexible temporary spaces. This well-thought out museum brings the best of both worlds, with its visually striking design and ample space to display art. This addresses and resolves the common criticism that many of the newer museums with dynamic forms often face - that the space is not actually conducive for the display and viewing of art. When viewed from above, it becomes clear that the core of the structure is actually 92′ by 92′ cube. The design is deceptive in its complexity, appearing at first to be a hexagonal shape. Zahner was brought on to provide complete facade services for the project, including design assist, engineering, fabrication, and installation of the building envelope & facade of glass and metal. The architects designed an elegant prism to house the museum’s collection in a new space that will maximize the 34,000 square foot structure. The new Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland comes from the architects at Farshid Moussavi Architects. Reservations are not required to view the other works on view in the exhibition James Turrell: Into the Light.The Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland Reservations are required for James Turrell’s Perfectly Clear and Hind Sight there is no additional charge, but advanced reservations are required. Museum admission is free for MASS MoCA members members can reserve their free admission tickets before arriving by logging in. Vaccinations are not required for entry to the museum galleries. By purchasing a ticket to join MASS MoCA’s visitors, staff, and artists at the museum, you agree to follow this Courtesy Code while you’re on campus. Social distancing is encouraged for all visitors. In-person discounts are available, check to see if you are eligible. Skip the line! Advance tickets are recommended for all museum visitors.
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