LACMA Unveils Peter Zumthor’s Ambitious David Geffen Galleries

54 articles · Updated · Page Six · Apr 17

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has opened its new David Geffen Galleries, a $724 million building designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor.
The striking concrete and glass structure spans Wilshire Boulevard, featuring open, sunlit galleries and a non-traditional, thematic approach to displaying art.
The project has drawn both praise and criticism for its bold design, environmental impact, and reduction in gallery space compared to the previous buildings.

Can a 500-year lifespan truly justify the massive carbon footprint of this new art museum?

Is LACMA's $724M 'concrete colossus' a visionary landmark or Los Angeles's most expensive mistake?

Critics claim the new design reduces art space. Will the public actually see more or less of the collection?

With an Erewhon cafe inside, who is the new billion-dollar LACMA really being built for?

Will visitors embrace the museum's 'forest-like' layout or get lost in a confusing concrete maze?

Does the building spanning a boulevard create a new civic heart or an imposing barrier in the city?