Orange County Museum of Art
A remarkably complex project which supported both architectural needs and the preservation and relocation of a historic mural.
This relationship, deliberately designed by Morphosis, between indoor and outdoor space relies on smart engineering: NOUS worked with Radius Track to engineer the support for the doubly-curved terracotta exterior cladding and the interior curved drywall. The result is a building that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the celebrated climate of Southern California, where light, air, and space have influenced generations of artists.
Location
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
Client
Orange County Museum of Art
Architect
Morphosis
Staff Lead
Omar Garza, SE
Completed
2022
Size
53,000 SF
Photography
Mike Kelley
Recognition
ENR California Best Project Award;
LABC Architectural Award, Beyond LA
Architizer A+ Award, Jury Winner
AIA|LA Next LA Award
Progressive Architecture (P/A) Award
Los Angeles Times, Feature + Review
Architectural Record, Feature + Review
The Architect’s Newspaper, Building Review
Forbes, Opening Feature
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