The new museum: theme park or cathedral? The design of two outstanding new museums underscores the conflicting directions facing major cultural centers today

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The Getty Center in Los Angeles, CA, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, represent two different approaches to modern museum design. The Getty Center has a somewhat sterile look that reflects its educational function, while the Guggenheim is boldly artistic.

Design and construction, Art museums, The Getty Center (Los Angeles, California), Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain

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Minimalist meets the public

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Architects are increasingly making minimalist design more appealing by making basic building materials such as wood, concrete and plaster appear lush and natural. Minimalist designs of Renzo Piano, Tod Williams and Steven Hohl are described.

Case studies, Architecture, Modern, Modern architecture

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Phoenix rising

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The impressive designs of Arizona-based architect Will Bruder may turn Phoenix into an architectural center. His works include the Phoenix public library and the Deer Valley Rock Art Center.

Architecture, Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, Bruder, Will

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