SFMOMA

The two most obvious arguments for that are the fact that the building is a civicly themed building and the fact that it dominates the surrounding area. But some the other arguments that can be made are the size and shape, and the unusual addition of an oculus in the roof. It also fits into the grid of the city streets surrounding it, much in the way Romans organized their buildings.

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (hereafter referred to as the SFMOMA) is most defiantly a civicly oriented building. Museums usually are, as they hold treasures for the people of the city to admire, but the SFMOMA goes beyond that. It is a symbol of pride for the people of San Francisco, and is known throughout the country as such. It was called “A vibrant new heart for art in San Francisco,” by Morton Beebe in Smithsonian Magazine, July 1995.

After going up the staircase to the first level, one has the option of going either direction to see the many galleries, all which are given equal visibility. The galleries flow around in a circle and bring you back to the staircase, where you are to go up a level and follow the same movements. It should be noted that although a person as the choice of going left or right after exiting the staircase, the majority of the people seem to flow to the right, as the building draws you that way. It’s seems that there is another more subliminal method for keeping foot traffic moving.

eople go through the doors to see the constantly changing exhibitions in the many galleries. As the meuseuem was being renovated, this was probably a consideration. So, taking in to account that people would come from around the world to see not only what was inside, but the building itself, Botta designed a structure that was not only efficient, but pleasing to view as well. That is why the SFMOMA is a civicly themed building.

A seldom talked about feature in the SFMOMA that relates to Roman architecture, is the way the interior is designed. Very organized and very efficient in getting people to the galleries and moving them around to the next one. It brings to mind

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