Monthly Archives: February 2011

Designing the Museum: An Interview With Architect Rand Elliott

Posted on February 28, 2011 by osucurator

Rand Elliott, principal at Elliott + Associates is an alumnus of Oklahoma State University; while here, he was a student of Dale McKinney, whose work he still finds “very inspirational.” On Friday, February 25, the Oklahoma State University Regents selected … Continue reading →

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Designing the Museum: Breaking News!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by osucurator

The OSU Board of Regents selected an architect and construction manager for the Postal Plaza design and renovation this afternoon.  Read the press release!  And stay tuned for a profile of architectural firm Elliott + Associates on Monday!  A profile … Continue reading →

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Designing the Museum: Ben Marshall

Posted on February 21, 2011 by osucurator

It’s Research Week at Oklahoma State — an appropriate frame for showcasing another design from the School of Architecture for the Postal Plaza Museum. Ben Marshall is a student in the School of Architecture at Oklahoma State University. Last fall, … Continue reading →

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Designing the Museum: Chris Sanders

Posted on February 14, 2011 by osucurator

Chris Sanders is a student in the School of Architecture at Oklahoma State University. Last fall, he participated in a class project called “Ideas for the New OSU Art Museum,” in which students conceptualized and designed renovations for the interior … Continue reading →

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Designing the Museum: Visiting Michigan State University

Posted on February 7, 2011 by osucurator

In almost every museum studies class I’ve taught, I have assigned a chapter or two of Carol Duncan’s classic book, Civilizing Rituals. Duncan analyzes the architecture of the traditional museum, from its neoclassical, temple-like exterior to its layout, directional signs, … Continue reading →

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