Spotlight Series Brochure
6pp.; 2008
Based on a concept of Spanish-born architect, sculptor and engineer Santiago Calatrava, the expanded museum incorporates shapes and finishes never seen before in steel reinforced concrete. The inherent beauty, strength and versatility of reinforced concrete played a vital role in bringing Calatrava’s vision to life. The design, chosen in 1995 from among over 70 design entries, reflects Calatrava’s goal of uniting the museum with the shore of Lake Michigan. He infused the new structure with the spirit of the lake – “the boats, the sails, and the always changing landscape.”