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LACMA Unveils $724M Galleries Amid Environmental Concerns

4/17/2026

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The David Geffen Galleries at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), designed by Peter Zumthor, open this weekend.
The $724 million project provides 110,000 square feet of gallery space and sits nine meters above street level.
Critics question the environmental impact due to the extensive use of concrete and steel.
The galleries aim to attract donations and collections, but the concrete-heavy aesthetic has drawn mixed reactions.

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The David Geffen Galleries at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), designed by Peter Zumthor, open this weekend.
The $724 million project provides 110,000 square feet of gallery space and sits nine meters above street level.
Critics question the environmental impact due to the extensive use of concrete and steel.
The galleries aim to attract donations and collections, but the concrete-heavy aesthetic has drawn mixed reactions.