The Cooper-Hewitt, the Smithsonian's design museum based in NYC, is looking to expand its digs so it can play on the same level as the Guggenheims and MoMAs of the world.
Its proposing a $75 million dollar, three floor expansion under their gardens that would give it the space needed to stay open during installation of new exhibits, hold classes, and host shows from other cities that they have had to turn down because of lack of space. (Check out the NYT article.)