Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Ford Learning Center
Information
- Location Kansas City, Missouri
- Size 14,370 SF
- Completion 2005
- Services Arts and Culture
- Project Type Education Centers, Arts and Culture, Museums, Libraries
Located near the main entrance to the Bloch Building Addition, the Ford Learning Center is a highly visible and as an integral part of the museum campus, serving as a gateway to arts education and exploration. As one of multiple phases of renovation to the original Nelson-Atkins building, the Ford Learning Center reflects and advances the museum’s long-standing commitment to arts education. The Center is a welcoming space for children, families, and adult learners alike and is the heart of the Nelson’s education and outreach programs. The renovation tripled the museum’s dedicated space for educational programming, creating several classrooms focused on the teaching and creating of arts and crafts. Other support spaces include an educator resource center, orientation and training spaces, office suite and workspace.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Projects
In an ongoing relationship that was developed in 2001, BNIM has worked with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art on 60+ projects over two decades. This work has included the Bloch Building addition in collaboration with Steven Holl Architects, design and renovation of multiple galleries, museum signage and wayfinding, an education center and reference library, sculpture hall, new parking structure and entry plaza, campus feasibility studies, and climate resilience grant research.
People
Team
- Hans Nettelblad
- Greg Sheldon
- Casey Cassias
- Tom Nelson
- Christopher Mitchell
- Thad Elliot Miguez
- Erik Heitman
- Mia Lechlitner
- Kristin Long
- Erin J. Dries
- Kathleen Ayers
- Bob James
- Rick Bailey
- David W. Grimes
- Lara M. Owens
Client
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Awards
AIA Kansas
Honor Award, Interiors
2007
