The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences museum rendering (Credit: Renzo Piano Building Workshop, AMPAS)
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled new details for its $388-million museum at the former May Co. building at Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, Urbanize reported.
Designed by Renzo Piano and Gensler, the 290,000-square-foot will include a 1,000-seat showcase venue, a 288-seat smaller viewing room, a domed terrace space and a special events section. The museum’s second, third and fourth floors will be dedicated to exhibitions.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences museum rendering (Credit: Renzo Piano Building Workshop, AMPAS)
The project is underway and slated to open in 2019.
A number of hiccups have delayed the expected completion date of the project. Earlier this year, the Academy gave Morley Builders and Taslimi Construction the boot and hired MATT Construction to build the museum’s eye-catching spherical structure.
The long-awaited museum will showcase AMPAS’ collection of filmmaking artifacts including costume design drawings and manuscripts. [Urbanize] – Natalie Hoberman