The most prominent component of the project is the 60,000-square-foot north pavilion, formed by stacking three shifted volumes sheathed in fritted glass and folded aluminum panels. The metal panels are designed to emulate the classical moldings of the original museum building and produce a dynamic change in response to the natural light. To achieve this effect, we produced five modules of zig-zagged panels combined in a random order across the facade. These panels are incorporated into a concealed-fastener rainscreen system, attached to a secondary steel frame and thermal insulation panels.

In addition to folded metal panels, glazing panels in the curtain wall feature a custom dual-coated frit material, mirrored on the outside, and matte on the inside to create a very different experience between the inside and the outside of the building. The staggered gradient pattern of the frit is composed of small half-inch rectangles, dissolving from 99% coverage at the roof line to zero percent at ground level for transparency at eye level. The effect creates a strong transition between the different levels and the exterior and interior of the building, while also creating a sense of porousness between the museum and its environment.