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Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s unique design was created by international architect Moshe Safdie. The Museum is situated at the base of natural ravine in the Ozark forest. Two copper-roofed and glass-walled bridge structures span a pair of ponds fed by nearby Crystal Spring. The building’s materials and organic shapes are meant to complement the surrounding landscape. This indoor tour, led by curatorial assistant Dylan Turk, guides you through key architectural features of Crystal Bridges’ iconic building, designed by Moshe Safdie.
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Complete transcript of The Art of Architecture audio tour.
Learn how Safdie adjusted his design in response to nature.
Enjoy this unique frame for nature Moshe Safdie created.
Learn why this spot is nicknamed "the heart in the ribcage."
Look closer at the rhythmic pacing in this space.
Discover how the exterior materials weather over time.
Find out how the museum controls the water in the ponds.
Discover how the museum staff overcome the challenge of installing artwork on curved walls.
Discover some of the prime elements of Safdie's architecture by comparing Crystal Bridges to a few of this other buildings.
Learn how the glass walls connect to the suspended roof.
Find out why Safdie uses places that compression in his design.
Discovery the functionality of the large concrete arch in this entrance area.
Find a frame for nature in the Late 19th Century Gallery.
Examine the suspension cable system of the museum's bridge roofs.
Learn how Moshe Safdie connects art to nature through his building.
Discover the importance of wood in the museum's building.
Learn about the importance of curved walls and ceiling beams in Safdie's design.
Learn about the similarities in the Main Lobby and the colonnade area at the front of the museum.
Welcome to Crystal Bridges architecture tour.
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