The Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) announced today that it has selected David Chipperfield Architects to develop a master plan for the 134-year-old institution. MIA described the plan as “long range,” and it will address current logistical needs including improved parking facilities, additional art storage, and increased public gathering spaces. The organization is also considering updates to the restaurant and auditorium, as well as strategies for improved visitor circulation.
“We are thrilled to work with David Chipperfield,” said MIA president Kaywin Feldman in a press release. “Mia has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with repeated record-setting visitor numbers. Our growing collections, innovative exhibitions, and accessible public programs have fueled this growth, and we want to ensure we have the facilities needed to provide inspiring visitor experiences as we embrace an ever-broadening, diverse audience. We are confident that David Chipperfield Architects’ impressive track record and clear understanding of our museum’s needs will help us achieve this goal.”
Located in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, MIA’s Beaux-Arts main building was designed by architectural firm McKim, Mead & White and opened in 1915. A Kenzo Tange–designed addition was completed in 1974, and in 2006, Michael Graves Architecture & Design executed another expansion of the museum.
No time frame was released for the forthcoming master plan project.
