museum of moving image by leeser architecture
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the museum of moving image in astoria, new york is currently undergoing expansion,
designed by leeser architecture.

the museum's facade is treated as a gallery exhibition space. built into the main entry
is a grid of miniature monitors that can be programmed by the museum's curators
or independent artists, resulting in a changing exhibition that uses relatively simple
technology to great effect; museum- goers literally walk through a moving image upon
entering the museum. in addition a courtyard behind the museum facilitates the projection
of artworks and films and will serve as a valuable public space for this neighborhood.


the 264-seat theater is equipped with 35mm, 70mm, and 16mm film projectors, as well as a high-definition digital cinema projector
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view of lobby and front desk
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student orientation amphitheater
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student orientation amphitheater
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