This new book presents the latest in museum design, written by an architecture critic who has collected stunning examples from all over the globe. Nearly 40 projects are presented in full-color, sumptuous photographs and drawings, with text that explains the design challenges of the projects and how they were met.
Included are art museums, children's museums, history museums, and both private and public institutions. In a preface by the author, the role of the contemporary museum is discussed. There is also an Introduction written by museum architect Thomas Troller.
A beautiful pictorial display of some of the world's most stunning public spaces devoted to the arts, this volume features wonderful photographs, detailed floor plans and comprehensive textual accompaniment. Projects include folk art museums, heritage centres, science facilities and cinedomes.
This publication showcases today's redefined museum as demanded by new audiences with new expectations.
Author Michael J. Crosbie is an internationally recognized architect, author, journalist, critic, and teacher. A former editor of both Progressive Architecture and Architecture, and author of more than a dozen books on architecture
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