Saint Louis Art Museum East Building

The East Building extends a museum housed in a classical building from the early twentieth century, set in a large public park. The British design team kept the addition low so that it sits respectfully beside the historic building and in the landscape.

Its exterior is clad in dark polished concrete panels with large glazed openings that bring views of the park into the galleries. A new entrance and public spaces link the extension with the existing museum.

Inside, the galleries are covered by a deep coffered concrete ceiling with skylights in each coffer, spreading even daylight across the rooms. White walls and timber floors make a calm setting for the collection.