Do-Over – When Prominent Architecture Needs Fixin’

The Wexner Center for the Arts at Ohio State University was architect Peter Eisenman’s first large-scale work, a renowned 1989 building. But it leaked. And the temperature inside swung wildly during the day. Eventually the museum had to close for a redo. “That leaks and zigzagging temperatures would plague such an experimental building is not so surprising, some architects say, given that the design elements would have been challenging for any structural engineer. But, inevitably, the setbacks of celebrated architects seem to draw attention.”