the new museum ? manhattan?s only dedicated contemporary art museum ? has revealed plans for its second building: a seven story, 60,000 square foot structure conceived by OMA. the project will adjoin the institution?s existing SANAA-designed building, which opened in december 2007. ?our new building establishes its own distinct identity yet it is highly connected to the existing museum,? says OMA partner shohei shigematsu, who led the design. ?we wanted to create a highly public face ? starting from the exterior plaza and atrium stair to terraced multipurpose rooms at the top ? that will be a conduit of art and activities that provides an openness to engage bowery and the city beyond.?

the new structure is situated at the terminus of prince street | image © OMA and bloomimages  
 
the building, which OMA designed in collaboration with cooper robertson, will include three floors of galleries, doubling the new museum?s exhibition space. additional room will also be provided for the institution?s community and education programs, a permanent home for NEW INC, as well as increased public amenities and improved vertical circulation. the structure will replace the current 50,000 square foot building at 231 bowery which was acquired by the museum nearly 12 years ago.

the translucent façade reveals the building?s inner workings | image © OMA and bloomimages
 
 
adding a total of 10,096 square feet of exhibition space, the new galleries connect with the existing galleries ...