California Construction News staff writer
Construction plans for a 110,000-square-foot immersive art museum have been announced as part of OCVIBE, a 100-acre sports, entertainment and arts district under development in Anaheim.
The museum will be the first permanent U.S. location for teamLab, an international art collective known for immersive installations combining art, technology and nature.
Architecture firm smith-clementi is designing the purpose-built facility, with LPA serving as architect of record. LPA is also working directly with teamLab on the museum’s exhibitions.
The museum will be integrated into OCVIBE’s master plan, which includes entertainment venues, restaurants, hotels, parks and public spaces.
The building is intended to serve as a major architectural feature of the development, with an exterior designed to change in appearance depending on sunlight and the direction from which visitors approach.
Because the immersive galleries require a largely windowless environment, the architects have designed a textured exterior resembling natural scales and movement. The surface is intended to reflect changing light and create a shifting appearance throughout the day.
The building will be positioned near the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and the district’s planned park landscape.
The museum will be part of OCVIBE’s broader plan to combine arts and culture with dining, live entertainment, public art and outdoor spaces. The district is expected to offer year-round programming and connect visitors with other attractions and businesses in Anaheim.
“From the outset, our vision for OCVIBE has been to create more than a collection of buildings and venues,” said Dan Young, executive director of development at OCVIBE. “We’re building a connected, vibrant district where architecture, public spaces, art and entertainment come together to create an experience that is greater than the sum of its parts.”
Julie Smith-Clementi of smith-clementi said the museum’s exterior was designed to reflect the movement and transformation featured in teamLab’s installations.
