Renderings Revealed for New Wing at The Met

The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Tuesday released its first renderings of the new Oscar L. and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Wing on the Upper East Side.

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The new wing, which is being designed by famed architect Frida Escobedo, will house the museum’s collection of twentieth and twenty-first century art.

“The project will increase our gallery space by nearly 50 percent, creating more than 70,000 square feet for the display of our outstanding Modern and Contemporary collection, while staying within the existing footprint and overall height of The Met,” the museum said in a press release.

The sharp, angular design of the façade is “defined by a stunning, diaphanous limestone ‘celosia’ that subtly responds to the movement of sunlight throughout the day,” the press release said, adding that the design also includes 18,500 square feet of outdoor terraces on the revamped wing’s fourth and fifth floors.

The Tang wing is expected to open in 2030.

“The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the crown jewels of New York City, an iconic cultural landmark representing New Yorkers to the rest of the world,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a press release. “By showcasing works of art created by new and established artists from all walks of life, the Tang Wing is a bold endeavor to expand our understanding of the role of art in New York’s culture and our society.”

Additionally, the design of the new wing took sustainability concerns into consideration, including lessening energy consumption and including trees, shrubs, grassy knolls and other plants on the adjacent lawns.

“…it’s clear that special attention has been given to creating an extraordinary space that will portray works of art reflective of the diverse experiences of all New Yorkers and visitors to the Museum,” Laurie Cumbo, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, said in a statement.

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