The Broad Museum Atrium USA Postcard

The Broad is a contemporary art museum in downtown Los Angeles, known for its distinctive 'veil-and-vault' design created by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The museum's exterior is a porous honeycomb structure (the 'veil') that filters natural light, while the solid core (the 'vault') houses the extensive collection. Upon entering, visitors find themselves in the dramatic, cave-like lobby atrium. The atrium is a space of sweeping, organic forms made of smooth concrete, with large skylights that illuminate the ascent to the main galleries. The space is both stark and sculptural, with light playing across the surfaces and through the openings in the veil. The experience of moving through the atrium prepares visitors for the immersion in contemporary art that awaits them in the sunlit upper-floor galleries.