The renovation and expansion of the artist Cai Guo-Qiang?s studio in downtown New York City optimizes the spatial organization of the studio?s multiple functions around a central light-filled courtyard while simultaneously addressing the rich heritage of artists? studios in the city. While Cai has developed a number of large scale spaces to produce and store his work around the world, his New York studio is unique in its role as the artist?s personal headquarters for exhibition and reception. Without gallery representation, the studio plays a crucial role in the artist?s operations, functioning as the main work, archive, gallery, reception, administration, and office space.

© Brett Beyer, Courtesy of OMA
Architects: OMA · Office Profile

Location: New York, NY, USA

Partner In Charge: Shohei Shigematsu

Project Architect: Scott Abrahams

Area: 8675.0 ft2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Brett Beyer, Courtesy of OMA, OMA · Photographer Profile

Team: Ted Lin, Lawrence Siu, Ian Mills, Matthew Austin, Hanying Zhang, Nick Demers- Stoddart, Cass Nakashima, Sean Billy Kizy

Executive Architect: Shiming Tam Architect PC

Structural Engineer: Robert Silman Associates PC

Mep Engineer: Plus Group Consulting Engineering PLLC

Lighting Consultant: Tillotson...