Variety of site’s character surprises museum architects
Architect Ascan Mergenthaler of the firm Herzog & de Meruon, seen here talking to Brooks Museum officials and city leaders in May, spoke to an overflow crowd at the Hohenberg Auditorium in Overton Park this week. The crowd appeared to enjoy what it heard. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
The architect in charge of the new Brooks Museum design says the Downtown site offers much more character than just the river views.
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Brooks Museum of Art Downtown MemphisTom Bailey
Tom Bailey retired in January as a business reporter at The Daily Memphian, and after 40 years in journalism. A Tupelo, Mississippi, native, he graduated from Mississippi State University. He has lived in Midtown for 36 years.
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