Project Description
The African Bead Museum is a multifaceted arts and culture campus in Detroit founded by artist Olayami Dabls, a visionary leader in Detroit’s artistic and urban rebirth. Using simple, industrial-grade materials, in addition to the brick of the original structures, the design retains the language of the neighborhood context and signals the Museum’s role as a leader in the city’s future. The proposed project vision renovates all of the buildings, creates a new entry to unite the Museum complex, a gallery space for exhibitions, climate-controlled storage for Dabls’ significant collection of African art, visiting artist residences, and administration facilities.