A preliminary design of the LACMA building by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor shows an undulating form that would stretch more than 700 feet along Wilshire Boulevard and slide right up against its sidewalk. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Workers shape a large-scale model (scale 1:33) of the proposed new building at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
A portion of a model showing a sunken gallery with a suspended ceiling for displaying LACMA’s prized 16th century Ardabil Carpet is displayed as part of the proposed new building. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Another portion of a model of the new building shows Tony Smith’s “Smoke” as seen on the grounds of the museum. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
An architectural model (scale, 1:500) of a proposed new Los Angeles County Museum of Art building. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
