What is the architecture style of the New Museum?

Designed by one of the most innovative architecture firms in the country, the New Museum is a seven-story, eight-level contemporary structure located at 235 Bowery between Stanton and Rivington Streets in lower Manhattan. Made of anodized expanded aluminum mesh designed to shimmer in the sunlight, this building in itself is a piece of contemporary art.

Who designed the New Museum?

The New Museum was designed by Tokyo-based architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa/SANAA. This team was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2010 and was named one of "The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company in 2016 with their ultra-modern, column-free design and solid architecture.

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New Museum NYC: Contemporary Art & Exhibits

If you're walking on Bowery on Manhattan's Lower East Side, you'll notice the stack of towering aluminum boxes that glisten in the sun. This contemporary structure houses the largest collection of modern art exclusively from around the globe. Founded in 1977, the New Museum curates new art and new ideas by showcasing emerging international artists and providing a learning facility with art education and programs for all ages. In addition to its famed exhibits, the New Museum also hosts lectures, readings, performances, trivia nights and other special events that defy definition. The museum's top floor, Sky Room, features floor-to-ceiling windows and a wraparound terrace with panoramic views of the city skyline. This space is ideal for private events and special exhibits hosted at this modern masterpiece.

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What is the architecture style of the New Museum?
Designed by one of the most innovative architecture firms in the country, the New Museum is a seven-story, eight-level contemporary structure located at 235 Bowery between Stanton and Rivington Streets in lower Manhattan. Made of anodized expanded aluminum mesh designed to shimmer in the sunlight, this building in itself is a piece of contemporary art.
Who designed the New Museum?
The New Museum was designed by Tokyo-based architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa/SANAA. This team was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2010 and was named one of “The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company in 2016 with their ultra-modern, column-free design and solid architecture.