The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s new building, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando and housing a permanent collection of 2,600 works of art, opened to the public in December of 2002. Tadao Ando’s design, his largest to date outside of Japan, is comprised of five long, flat roofed pavilions situated on a 1.5 acre pond, embodying the pure, unadorned elements of a modern work of art. The Modern turned to Knoll for furnishings that embodied not only the Modernist aesthetic, but also represented its heritage.

The private office features a Reff™ desk, bookcase and overdesk unit, along with a Saarinen table and Pollock Executive chairs, that reflect the simple, elegant geometric design of the building itself. The conference room, featuring the Florence Knoll conference table desk and credenza, and meeting area, incorporating a Reff Drum Base table, also reflect an effortless grace and refinement. Finally, the Barcelona™ chairs and table make an ideal iconic furnishing for the Modern’s reception area.