A new contemporary art facility is coming to the streets of Detroit. The architectural office to tackle this challenge is Dutch practice OMA (its New York office) and the building that awaits renovation is a derelict commercial bakery.
OMA's contemporary art facility will combine cultural, educational, and artistic programming. The building that once housed the bakery will also be extended. By the end of the architectural project, the complex will include spaces for exhibiting, affordable artist studios, as well as something that contemporary entrepreneurs like to call "creative retail." OMA will be working alongside the co-founders of Detroit's Library Street Collective—which is a commercial gallery in the city. The resulting contemporary art facility will also house Signal-Return and PASC which are two extraordinary not-for-profit organizations.
The development is officially titled 'Lantern.'
Renovated Contemporary Art Facilities
OMA Will Transform an Old Bakery into an Arts Centre
Trend Themes
1. Contemporary Art Revitalization - Opportunity for architectural firms to renovate and repurpose abandoned buildings into contemporary art facilities that combine cultural, educational, and artistic programming.
2. Creative Retail Spaces - Opportunity for contemporary art facilities to incorporate spaces for 'creative retail' and boost local economies through the sale of art products and merchandise.
3. Non-profit Collaborations - Opportunity for contemporary art facilities to partner with and house not-for-profit organizations, creating a shared space that promotes community engagement and collaboration.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms can take advantage of the trend towards renovating and repurposing abandoned buildings for cultural and artistic programming that benefits the local community.
2. Contemporary Art - The development of contemporary art facilities that incorporate creative retail spaces and not-for-profit collaborations will disrupt traditional models and offer new opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs.
3. Not-for-profit - Not-for-profit organizations in the arts can benefit from partnerships with contemporary art facilities, allowing for shared resources and increased community engagement.