NATURAL GRASS ENHANCES ART AT THE JOSLYN
By Steve Trusty
On September 6, 2024, your editors attended a media event at Te Joslyn in Omaha, Nebraska. Te occasion was in advance of a highly anticipated unveiling. As Te Joslyn’s press release stated, “Te expanded and transformed Joslyn Art Museum celebrated its civic dedication ceremony on September 10, 2024, welcoming the public for the first time to a complete reinstallation of its distinctive collections, including numerous recent acquisitions, a full restoration of its original building (one of the finest Art Deco achievements in the United States), and the debut of the 42,000-square-foot Rhonda & Howard Hawks Pavilion designed by Snøhetta.
collection of over 12,000 objects represents 5,000 years of human creativity and the world’s diverse cultures. Te campus now comprises three stunning buildings— distinct yet connected—surrounded by sculpture gardens. Learning and engagement opportunities abound, and general admission is free to all, always.”
As described in the press release and emphasized during the tour, “Te new building elegantly merges with the beloved existing structures, producing a profound architectural icon for Omaha. Composed of light-colored pre-cast panels embedded with vibrant pops of pink aggregate, the exterior complements the rose-colored marble of the 1931 Joslyn Building and the 1994 Suzanne & Walter Scott Pavilion.
“Te new Hawks Pavilion seems to float atop two granite garden walls, with a transparent first floor enclosing a new entry atrium, named for Phillip G. Schrager. Te weightless effect of the expansion recalls the sky and the striking cloud formations above the Great Plains, as well as the deep overhangs and horizontal expression of Prairie School architecture. Te curving design offers views of the surrounding gardens.”
Tis architectural drawing captures Te Joslyn campus, featuring the three stunning buildings and the surrounding landscape, including the Grand Lawn. Rendering: Moare, courtesy of Te Joslyn
We joined representatives from architectural publications across the U.S. and around the globe, as well as local and regional print and broadcast representatives for an in- depth preview and tour. “Te Rhonda & Howard Hawks Pavilion is the centerpiece of a project that reimagines Te Joslyn visitor experience while expanding gallery space by more than 40 percent for a historic and growing collection. Te 42,000-square-foot addition is designed by international architectural firm Snøhetta with Omaha- based Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture; the builder is Kiewit.”
As the press release reported, the Joslyn Art Museum was a gift to the people of Omaha from Sarah Joslyn in memory of her husband, George. From its first day, November 29, 1931, to today, the Museum has welcomed millions of visitors from around the world. Te Joslyn’s
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In his presentation and during the ensuing tour conversations, Craig Dykers, Lead Architect and Co- Founder of Snøhetta, matched the description from his bio: “His interest in design as a promoter of social and physical well-being is supported by ongoing observation and development of an innovative and sustainable design process.” Dykers quote in the press release stated, “Our comprehensive reconsideration of the Museum grounds, the existing interiors, and the newest building all work together to create a more inviting entry for the growing spectrum of people that visit the Museum. Our goal has been to provide a harmonious place for guests, art, and gathering that will become a vessel for inspiration and creativity to flourish.”
In this exterior view from the far side of the Grand Lawn the natural grass appears to connect directly with the Grand Steps at the base of the 1931 Joslyn Building.
TPI Turf News November/December 2024
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