The Tang's Architecture
Touring a 21st Century Museum
The Tang Museum was designed by renowned architect Antoine Predock, winner of the 2006 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal. Its plan directly reflects the teaching mission of the museum and the interdisciplinary tradition at Skidmore College. Embracing its surroundings, appearing as if to break out of the earth, the Tang building's three main wings and two dramatic walkways are designed to reach out in all directions — toward Scribner Library, the sports and dance center, the academic buildings, the residence halls. It serves as a symbol of Skidmore's commitment to interdisciplinary study and reflects the many intersections of the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
The interior of the building includes two major gallery wings, the Wachenheim Gallery and the Malloy Wing, and two smaller galleries, the State Farm Mezzanine and the Winter Gallery. Two multimedia-equipped classrooms situated in the Tang are used by Skidmore classes from a range of disciplines. The Payne Room, a multipurpose event space, serves as a venue for receptions, readings, musical events, film screenings, family activities on weekends, and other Tang and Skidmore events.
Link: 2006 AIA Gold Medal Press Release
The interior of the building includes two major gallery wings, the Wachenheim Gallery and the Malloy Wing, and two smaller galleries, the State Farm Mezzanine and the Winter Gallery. Two multimedia-equipped classrooms situated in the Tang are used by Skidmore classes from a range of disciplines. The Payne Room, a multipurpose event space, serves as a venue for receptions, readings, musical events, film screenings, family activities on weekends, and other Tang and Skidmore events.
Link: 2006 AIA Gold Medal Press Release