Five years ago, we tore down every wall we could and moved the art team to
the northern wall of windows, which meant they all needed space heaters under their desks.
Not exact matches
The entrance facade, in the southern cylinder, is a
wall of glass flanked by square corner pilasters, while the
northern cylinder is illuminated by 56 hexagonal
windows inserted into the diagonal brick grid
of the frame.
The
northern façade, in contrast, features a curtain
wall of windows that bring natural light into the museum's galleries and allow visitors to take in views
of the sculpture garden and the surrounding cityscape.
Other eco-design features include: Soy stained concrete floors, glass block in interior
walls for additional lighting, a variety
of window sizes and placement maximizing useable space, minimizing
northern exposures while allowing for light and air flow.