Des Moines Art Center Addition

The Des Moines Art Center Addition, designed by Richard Meier and completed in 1985, is located at 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. This expansion comprises three interconnected volumes: a pavilion housing permanent and temporary exhibition galleries, a courtyard restaurant, and a service area. The addition is characterized by its sculptural forms and porcelain-coated metal panels, which contrast with the existing structures by Eliel Saarinen and I.M. Pei. The design respects the horizontal profile of the original complex while providing increased gallery space for large-scale artworks. (desmoinesartcenter.org)