Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
American Indian Art Galleries
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Information
- Location Kansas City, Missouri
- Size 6,260 SF
- Completion 2009
- Services Arts and Culture
- Project Type Museums
The American Indian Art Galleries bring to fruition the Museum’s long-standing efforts to illuminate the importance of Native artistic traditions and the significant role they have played in the development of our nation’s cultural identity. The design of the galleries represents a departure from the neo-classical details of the original building; the galleries are devoid of ornament, replaced by clean, modern details, which place emphasis on the collection itself. The exterior walls of the building were bolstered with new insulation and a moisture barrier. While the color palette is restrained, the materials specified throughout the space exude richness and depth.
People
Team
- Hans Nettelblad
- Greg Sheldon
- Tom Nelson
- Casey Cassias
- Rachel Murray
- Sarah Hirsch
- Kristin Long
- Christopher Mitchell
- Gary Jarvis
- Erik Heitman
- Thad Miguez
Client
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Collaborators
Evan Weir, Keith Coldsnow, Structural Engineering Associates, W.L. Cassell & Associates
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Awards
AIA Kansas
Citation Award, Interiors
2011
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