Denver Art Museum – Hamilton Building, Denver, CO - Photographed 2015
In 2015, I photographed the Frederic C. Hamilton Building, an iconic expansion of the Denver Art Museum designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind in collaboration with Davis Partnership Architects. Completed in 2006, the building is celebrated for its angular, titanium-clad form that reflects both the nearby Rocky Mountains and the geometric dynamism of the city’s cultural core.
Libeskind’s bold composition, made up of sharp lines, jutting volumes, and dramatic cantilevers, creates a sculptural presence that challenges traditional museum design. Its design invites movement, both in the architecture and in the viewer’s experience, aligning with the museum’s mission to engage the public with art in immersive and unexpected ways.
My photograph focuses on the building's faceted form and materiality, capturing how light interacts with the titanium skin throughout the day. The Hamilton Building remains a striking example of deconstructivist architecture and a defining feature of Denver’s modern skyline.
© 2015 JC Buck
