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The Philadelphia Museum of Art ("PMA") announced that Frank Gehry was selected as architect for the museum's 10 year Master Plan. Further details can be read at the Philadelphia Inquirer by clicking here. The selection of Gehry is considered a major coup for the museum and Philadelphia. The focus of the plan is to develop the vast underground space available at the museum.
In the PMA's press release Gail Harrity, the Museum’s Chief Operating Officer, noted that the selection marks the culmination of the Museum’s master plan that identified the necessity to modernize the aging neoclassical building and greatly expand its capacity for the first time since 1928: “Frank’s extraordinarily elegant use of light and form, his respect for the integrity of existing space and his creative approach to new space will truly transform this landmark Museum building. The proven talent and depth of experience of Gehry’s team brought to bear on the Museum’s master plan assures us that we will meet the needs of the 21st century, both for our growing collections and for all our future visitors.”
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