LACMA's $724M New Gallery Opens Amid Carbon Footprint Debate
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- Category: Entertainment
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 13:32 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Culture
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has unveiled a major new $724 million addition designed by architect Peter Zumthor, two decades in the making. The striking concrete-and-glass structure used twice as much metal as the Eiffel Tower, sparking debate over whether its architectural ambition justified its substantial environmental cost.
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