Academy Museum of Motion Pictures – Renzo Piano
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the world’s premier institution devoted to the art and science of filmmaking. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the museum merges the restored 1939 Streamline Moderne Saban Building with a bold new glass-and-concrete sphere housing the state-of-the-art David Geffen Theater and a rooftop terrace with views of the Hollywood Hills.
Reflecting the museum’s mission to illuminate the creative process behind cinema, the architecture invites visitors to explore the stories, techniques, and collaborations that shape the film industry. A fusion of preservation and innovation, the project transforms a historic department store into a new cultural landmark at the heart of Los Angeles.
