de Young Museum (Herzog & de Meuron building)

The de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park reopened in a new building in 2005 designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, replacing an earlier 1895 structure. The contemporary design is noted for its textured copper facade that will patinate over time and for an observation tower that provides panoramic views of the park and city. The building is frequently cited in discussions of modern museum architecture integrated into a historic urban park setting.