Expanded Speed Art Museum Opens in Louisville

Why worked with local firm K. Norman Berry Associates Architects on the $50-million renovation and expansion to the Kentucky museum.

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Rafael Gamo

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Following a $50-million renovation and expansion, the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Ky., opened once again on Saturday. The museum has been closed since 2012 for construction of two pavilions, designed by Los Angeles– and New York–based firm Why with local firm K. Norman Berry Associates Architects. The project also included renovations of the existing spaces. “Rather than create a stand-alone expansion, we wanted to activate the original building from multiple points in order to heal the whole. We called it ‘Acupuncture Architecture’,” said Why founder and creative director, Kulapat Yantrasast, in a press release.

North Pavilion

Rafael Gamo

North Pavilion

North Pavilion lobby

Rafael Gamo

North Pavilion lobby

Gallery space

Rafael Gamo

Gallery space

North Pavilion lobby with view of original building

Rafael Gamo

North Pavilion lobby with view of original building

Visit ARCHITECT’s Project Gallery for more information and images about the Speed Art Museum expansion.

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Sara Johnson

Sara Johnson is the former associate editor, design news at ARCHITECT. Previously, she was a fellow at CityLab. Her work has also appeared in San Francisco, San Francisco Brides, California Brides, DCist, Patchwork Nation, and The Christian Science Monitor.

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