On the streets of New York City, a passion and urge for art arose among the Avenue of Americas community. The citizens longed for a place to converge in which they could discuss and share both new and old topics of art and design. Everyday the community met at dawn when the sun was just about to go down, as it provided the best light in which to view their work. As the community grew, along with the popularity of art, New York commissioned a new museum in the neighborhood. The American Folk Art Museum became their new home and they agreed on a design that would become a haven for the art community. Sun and connection were important qualities to the art enthusiasts and to have them reflected in the new museum was a priority. The final result comprised of a floating tombasil façade lifted off the ground that rose among its surrounding landscape. With an incredibly unique skin that glows when exposed to sunlight, especially at night, the community was able house their passion in a building that expressed their core values. With a hidden structure accomplished through a monocoque system, the museum’s floating base/entrance expressed a welcoming gesture to all individuals. In a community of multiple ethnicities, the lack of a visible connection or separation between ground and skin was important. Through this disconnect the design became “open” for all. As a universal language, art can bring individuals from across the globe together in one place. Through the use of tombasil panels secretively connected to its underlying monocoque structure, the American Folk Art Museum accomplishes its goal of connection and community very successfully.
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