What is the name of Calatrava's addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum?

Calatrava’s addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum is the Quadracci Pavilion. Designed by the Spanish architect and completed in 2001, it expanded the museum on Milwaukee’s lakefront with a dramatic sculptural building.

The pavilion includes Windhover Hall, a reception space, along with an auditorium, exhibition areas, a museum store, and other visitor facilities. Its design draws on Gothic architectural ideas and has also been described as resembling a ship facing Lake Michigan.

Its most recognizable feature is the movable Burke Brise Soleil, a wing-like sunshade that opens over the building during the day. The structure has a wingspan of about 66 metres and can close in strong winds or severe weather, making the pavilion appear to flap or fold.

The name is sometimes confused with the adjacent War Memorial Center, which is a separate building in the museum complex. “Quadracci Pavilion” refers specifically to Calatrava’s addition, named after the Quadracci family, major supporters of the project.