April 2018 - Designed by London-based Farshid Moussavi Architecture, the four-story, 34,000-square-foot non-collecting museum opened in 2012. Clad primarily in mirror-finish black Rimex stainless steel, the façade reflects its urban surroundings, changing in appearance with differences in light and weather. Devised for both environmental and fiscal sustainability, the design is technically inventive, visually stunning and highly practical. “Our design for MOCA Cleveland aims to provide an ideal environment for artists and visitors and to foster creativity and variety in exhibitions and programs,” said Farshid Moussavi.

Photo: Jerry Birchfield. ©MOCA Cleveland 2018