It's apparent from walking around the building that its extension had a relatively small budget. Corrugated siding, poured-in-place concrete, and small window openings predominate on three sides of the building. But the interaction with the old building is handled remarkably well, via a small landscaped area next to the glass wall that exhibits the atrium space to passers-by. Additionally, the metal panel-clad "prow" lifts itself up in a gesture towards the Muntu Center across the street, an act of kinship with its future neighbor.

Little Black Pearl in Chicago, Illinois by K2 Architects

2006.05.15