Contemporary Museum of Houston

Texas A&M - Fall 2017

In collaboration with Reuben Posada

Located in the museum district, this proposal CAMH is the link between the existing museums in the neighborhood. The main concept of the museum is using simple form to create contemporary space that challenges the time and become an iconic building for the Montrose area. The idea of expressing monumental structure reinforces the main concept, creating an elegant yet exciting facade for the museum. In order to bring more natural light into the museum, there is a system of daylighting louvers on the roof of the building.

The CAMH takes the notion of the promenade and dedicates it to all users as they begin the experience on Montrose Blvd. The transparent facade engages the public by revealing the intersection of the interior volumes, creating the secondary facade of the museum. The monumental facade reflects the culture and architecture in the context. The intersecting cantilever is the place of attraction, increasing the excitement of users. As one enters the museum, they are immediately faced by the large atrium which is open to below, revealing a secondary level of public space. Directly above them, will be the cantilever, holding three main galleries and access to a rooftop sculpture garden.