High Museum of Art- Richard Meier

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The High Museum of Art was built from 1980-1983. It is located in Atlanta, Georgia near downtown. This building brings ramps and natural light into highlighting features. The light is said to be a symbol for the museum for “aesthetic illumination and enlightened cultural values”. Meier’s use of space is shown indoors and outdoors in the structure. The outside is made of white aluminum, and inside the use of ramps for symbolism. The building is inviting and lures people to it.

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