The Met is more than a place of art, it is a place for people to convene and socialize. The open steps and plaza combined with the grand structure result in a building that feels both welcoming and authoritative, merging an everyday public environment with a clear expression of architectural prestige. The Met has moved around a few times before settling in its current location. The Met was on the forefront of the battle on ethics of donor-driven naming as seen from the “Primitive Art” wing. The Met is still expanding and is opening a new wing in 2027 to reimagine the modern and contemporary art spaces within the museum’s existing footprint. There will also be a roof garden connecting the museum to the city and Central Park. The Met is not just a space to view art, it is a place of connection for New Yorkers.
By researching The Met we were able to see how the museum developed over time and it’s affect on New Yorker’s. By visiting we were able to see the centrality of the building in the lives of New Yorker’s. We were able to explore how it serves as both a social hub as well as an architectural icon.
