The Korean American National Museum unveiled design plans for its future Los Angeles home — a two-story, 16,900-square-foot building by Morphosis Architects that celebrates Korean heritage while exploring the intersection of Korean and American cultures.
Here’s a look at the preliminary plans for Taylor Yard, the former rail yard where the city of L.A. is starting its makeover of the L.A. River., or traditional home. With its shifting light shaped by the mountainous forms above, the central courtyard will be circled by an interconnected and flexible ring of galleries, meeting rooms, offices and archival space, plus a cafe and gift shop.
Los Angeles has the largest population of Korean Americans and the biggest Koreatown in the United States. But until now, it hasn’t had a permanent museum dedicated to celebrating the community’s heritage and creativity. At the Korean American National Museum, a roof garden and terrace - with a blending of Korean and California plants - will provide a place for events and gatherings. It's envisioned here in a rendering.
A rendering of the Korean American National Museum presents the view from the museum’s lobby to a central courtyard space, which will be encircled by galleries, meeting spaces and a multipurpose event space.The museum, which will rise at 6th Street and Vermont Avenue, was founded in 1991 but has had to partner with other cultural institutions to stage events such as showcases of contemporary Korean American artists and an exploration of kimchi in Korean American culture.
“We’re just so excited to be here,” said museum Executive Director Shanae Yoon. She noted that organizers considered other locales like Orange County before choosing Koreatown for, among other things, its concentrated population of Korean immigrants and its urban vibrancy. “It just reinforces the idea that we are a melting pot. That California has brought so many cultures together.”
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