diller scofidio + renfro: berkeley art museum / pacific film archive

'berkeley art museum / pacific film archive' by diller scofidio + renfro, berkeley, california, usa
view from corner of center and oxford streets
all images © diller scofidio + renfro


new york-based practice diller scofidio + renfro has revealed the design for the 'berkeley art museum / pacific film archive' to be
located adjacent to the university of california campus in berkeley, california, USA. positioned within the west crescent district,
close to the BART transportation network, the new center will uphold cultural, educational and social functions for the community
and transient visitors. the two separate institutions will be unified to operate within one facility.



view of bam/pfa entry from center street


the complex is comprised of an existing multi-story art deco building, industrial shed, in addition to the contemporary addition
which connects the grounds. the museum's galleries will be placed within the shed while the adjacent structure will house
the film archive. the spaces will be differentiated with two diverse floor planes, the galleries will be excavated and recessed
while the archive will be elevated.



aerial view of the new bam/pfa from the northwest



view of street-level exhibition gallery



view of art and film library beneath pfa theater



view into pfa event space and library from oxford street



view of multipurpose gallery



view of pfa theater from corner of oxford and addison streets at night