Comments on: Designs for National Museum of African American History and Culture

By: Mark14

Mark14 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:02:34 +0000

Plants are established and mature in the module prior to placement on the roof. ,

By: Kristine

Kristine — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:45:33 +0000

The Safdie project is very under-represented here, but if you look at the images and description on Safdie’s website it shows a great attention to context and program. The large light well frames the Washington monument and the cross-like pieces on the exterior are the masts of a slave ship on display partially below ground- its definitely worth a look.

By: irmin richey

irmin richey — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:38:27 +0000

marvelous..ethereal…love it~~~~best wishes~~~~for the bidding~~~

By: TheDesign Announced for National Museum of African American History and Culture | Around The Mall

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:56:00 +0000

[...] design concept of Foster + Partners/URS Group, Inc. may have claimed favorite in our readers’ poll, but the stately, bronze structure submitted by architects Freelon Adjaye Bond/SmithGroup won the [...]

By: etta castelluccio

etta castelluccio — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:13:22 +0000

I vote for KlingStubbins!

By: dave bajwa

dave bajwa — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:24:19 +0000

very Impressive,

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:15:21 +0000

I vote for KlingStubbins!!!!!!!

By: Al

Al — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:28:13 +0000

Diller Scofidio: Nice Interior Spaces and circulation, Misleading renderings of glass and structure though, would look much bulkier in reality.
Foster: Very Elegant building form, It’s a one liner though, circulation is too contrived.
Safdie: Very Simple, nice interior spaces.
Freelon: Overscaled Exterior, main interior space is too sprawling and ill defined.
Pei: Simple, but uninspired given the site and program.
Predock: Any idea here is ruined by the bizarre imagery. Jurassic Park?

By: Regina Paik

Regina Paik — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:39:28 +0000

Definitely the design submitted by Diller Scofidio + Renfro & Klingstubbins. It’s about time Washington experiences the finest modern architecture.

By: George Gadson

George Gadson — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:43:02 +0000

Impressive design!

By: Anthony L.

Anthony L. — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:39:57 +0000

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/06/AR2009040603808_2.html?sid=ST2009040701623

This link says it all.

By: Valerie Barnett

Valerie Barnett — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:11:26 +0000

I just returned from DC and the cherry blossoms. This would be a breathtaking addition to the mall! The design by Diller Scofidio + Renfro is perfect.

Valerie Barnett

By: Tom M

Tom M — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:33:43 +0000

How can anyone tell anything from 2 pictures? I couldn’t vote on any without explanations on use of space, and more pictures.

By: Mary Ellen Carroll

Mary Ellen Carroll — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:34:48 +0000

The design by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in association with Kling Stubbins is representative of contemporaneity—formally and conceptually. The exhibitions and the contents it will house, be it historical or contemporary is successful and within a considered framework. A new edifice on the mall needs to distinguish itself and articulate this moment in time, as well as suggest a timelessness, something that their design accomplishes. Also, the reference regarding African American culture and heritage and the strength of Freelon/Adjaye’s design—if someone is actually checking, they know that Ricardo Scofidio’s heritage is also Afro-Caribbean. Again, what is reflected in the submissions?

By: Leo Corb

Leo Corb — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:19:54 +0000

“Only Freelon Adjaye Bond/SmithGroup’s scheme addresses the strong consideration of African American culture. Aparently Driller Scofidio’s proposal is only another shape-manimuplated structure, nothing cultural embedded.”

Well, that’s not really true! (smile)