ABSTRACT
This conclusion chapter presents some closing remarks on the key concepts presented in the preceding chapters of this book. This study revealed that while the front stage, public areas of museum additions indeed have many notable merits, and are, for the most part, highly successful, the back stage work spaces need much improvement. All post-1970 additions in the four museums are bold works of architecture designed by world-renowned architects. The study aims to serve as a catalyst for change. It challenges future decision-makers – whether they are museum administrators, museum boards, architects, or designers – to do even better. Implementing these changes would be extremely costly and some may argue unrealistic to achieve. As art collections and endowments keep increasing, it is inevitable that museums will keep expanding – either with additions, new buildings, or enhanced outdoor plazas and public spaces. From a purely aesthetic point of view, some of these building additions may still be viewed as masterpieces.
