Des Moines Art Center
Richard Meier Architect (1985)
Des Moines, Iowa
Terri
Meyer Boake B.E.S. B.Arch. M.Arch. LEED
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Des Moines Art Center Richard Meier Architect (1985) Des Moines, Iowa
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About the building: The Des Moines Art Center was constructed over a period of time. This addition by Richard Meier was constructed in 1985, followed one in 1966 by I.M. Pei, and the original building constructed by Eliel Saarinen in 1945. More info: |
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| Rear
view of gallery addition. |
Gallery as it abuts original Saarinen stone building. |
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| Juncture
between Meier and Saarinen buildings. |
The classic metal panel facade. |
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| Interior
of gallery (closed when we visited). |
Front
view. |
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| Large sculptures
are located around the building. |
View of
steel stairs to second floor. |
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| Detail
of underside of steel stairs alongside metal cladding. |
View out
from building. |
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View from second floor exterior stair landing. |
View down metal access stair. |
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The Meier addition also incorporates an amount of stone cladding as a
gesture to the other two pre-existing buildings. |
Curved panel and glass facade. |
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View down through steel stair grating. |
Rear elevation of building. |
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Entrance to original Saarinen building. |
Junction of Saarinen building and Pei addition. |
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| Top lighting
detail of Pei addition. |
Elevation of Pei concrete addition. |
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last updated March 8, 2008 |
