A significant South Florida cultural expansion will add a second museum site and 30,000 square feet of exhibition, education, and public-programming space, with an opening currently projected for late 2027.
Miami Design District, Miami, Florida, United States
About this story
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) has appointed Gensler to renovate and expand a second building on the same block as its existing Miami Design District museum. ArchDaily reports that the project will add 30,000 square feet and double the museum’s facilities. Plans described in the report include eight galleries across the first and second floors, dedicated space for the permanent collection, temporary-exhibition galleries, a space for artists working with emerging technologies, and a flexible third-floor venue for talks, performances, and other public programs. The reported design reworks the entrance and façade for a more transparent arrival and adds shaded courtyards and sculptural landscapes. The project is described as part of a multi-site campus, with opening scheduled for late 2027. No story-specific official project announcement was located during this research run; these details are supported by the inspected ArchDaily report and remain subject to confirmation by ICA Miami or Gensler.
Status and timeline
ICA Miami appointed Gensler to lead renovation and expansion; the building was acquired by the museum in 2024. Opening is reported as planned for late 2027.
Design highlights
A more transparent entrance and façade seek to connect the renovated museum to the public realm; shaded courtyards and sculptural landscape areas provide outdoor gathering space. Program combines collection and temporary galleries with technology-focused artist space and a flexible public-programming floor.
