Save and RESTORE the Original LACMA Campus!

Opposed to the wasteful spending, as a LACMA member.

It's amazing that an institution based on the History of Art places no value on the History of Architecture.

It's a shame there's a desire by some to tear down this history. I worked there throughout the 90's & have great memories of this place. The feel of being in the open plaza is refreshing. Do not tear these down simply for the sake of change. One thing I've learned in life is that change is not always synonymous with progress.

Buildings do not have to be young to be beautiful.

What would Europe be like if they had not preserved their architecture. Why does Los Angeles have to tear down EVERTHING?

What would Europe be like if they had not preserved their architecture. Why does Los Angeles have to tear down EVERTHING?

Whenever I'm at LACMA I have the pleasant feeling of being immersed in a kind of "city of art" where all of the delights of a beautifully and sensibly evolved city are laid out before me to explore and enjoy at will - the variety in scale and massing of the buildings, the ease in which they are navigated while always retaining the possibility of surprise and discovery, the thrill of being able to choose which portal to enter for which kind of art experience you wish, and the pleasure of sitting in a broad plaza, drinking a cup of espresso and watching the play of shadows and the crowds of people crisscrossing to their various destinations. he current campus demonstrates that LACMA can evolve and grow in a way that rewards its community with a place that uniquely echoes that growth and development of an "ideal city", a compact, serene oasis of a city in a city of sprawl, a city of purpose in a city that often seems unsure of its own identity. By demolishing the core of the campus, LACMA will position itself not as a visionary transformer of its world, but as the willful destroyer of its greatest civic gift.

Whenever I'm at LACMA I have the pleasant feeling of being immersed in a kind of "city of art" where all of the delights of a beautifully and sensibly evolved city are laid out before me to explore and enjoy at will - the variety in scale and massing of the buildings, the ease in which they are navigated while always retaining the possibility of surprise and discovery, the thrill of being able to choose which portal to enter for which kind of art experience you wish, and the pleasure of sitting in a broad plaza, drinking a cup of espresso and watching the play of shadows and the crowds of people crisscrossing to their various destinations. he current campus demonstrates that LACMA can evolve and grow in a way that rewards its community with a place that uniquely echoes that growth and development of an "ideal city", a compact, serene oasis of a city in a city of sprawl, a city of purpose in a city that often seems unsure of its own identity. By demolishing the core of the campus, LACMA will position itself not as a visionary transformer of its world, but as the willful destroyer of its greatest civic gift.

I fully support saving the original Wm. Pereira LACMA campus.

Preserve the LA architectural heritage

The Zumthor tar... "blot" (I can scarcely think of an apt descriptive) will blight the area of Wilshire and destroy the Mid Century Modern "feel" of the Miracle Mile. This isn't me saying "protect MY building" - it's me saying "please protect Los Angeles' heritage." If NOTHING else pick something elegantly modern - not bombastically recapitulating a stupid tar pit. No one in the world thinks of "tarpit" when they think of Los Angeles. Please please please think of the big picture and don't let this abomination occur. thank you, William Pereira

The board needs to take a very serious step back, listen to architectural historians and understand the importance of historic preservation.

There are places that become significant and meaningful in one's life time. They are as magnificent and grand as any natural wonder of the world or as magnificent and grand as any beautiful cathedral you might enter. These places themselves, these structures are as wonderful to see as the art they hold within their walls. To be within them, evokes a love for beauty that resides within all of us. And because you love them so, these places become intertwined into the very fabric of your being. They bring great joy and peace when you are in them or return to visit them. I worked as a volunteer for many years for LACMA, many years ago, and to this day, there is nothing that has been as special as spending the day in one of its magnificent structures. To have any part of this cluster of buildings that compose the LACMA campus demolished and rebuilt by something new is unthinkable. Though all the buildings are beautiful and unique, The Ahmanson, built by William Pereira is the most beautiful of all, not only in its design, function, and genius of engineering, but in the selection of building materials as well. To tear it down is nothing short of criminal. I am appalled by the ego, short sightedness, callousness, and disrespect being displayed by those making these decisions. Everything has become so disposable in our society, but it is the loss of soul among some of those with the power to make these decisions, that is becoming the saddest reality of all.

Many child hood memories worth to go back and visit

The more I look at old pictures of the original design, the more I'm struck by its beauty. LA would be best served by undoing the hideous graft-on structures and restoring the original buildings, including atriums and water features. Please don't destroy our heritage!

Use the money to buy and promote art...stop tearing down buildings!

I am a member of LACMA and I would HATE to see history being destroyed!!!

How ironic that the director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has so little appreciation and regard for the design and history of "his" museum. Apparently Michael Govan is NOT the man best suited for the job if he can even entertain the idea of demolishing Pereira's campus when such an action is not needed and irresponsible. It's like handing the museum's Picasso collection to another artist to paint something of his design over them. Advice for Mr. Govan: Do something highly non-LA in nature - RESPECT that which is already there.