The Art of Architecture

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.