Interior Design Magazine reports on DIA renovation
Interior Design Magazine summarizes the $158 million renovation of theDetroit Institute of Arts.
Excerpt:
The restoration of the theater is particularly noteworthy. During the
first half of the 20th century, legendary figures such as Amelia
Earhart, Dizzy Gillespie, and Grace Kelly came to the DIA Auditorium
to present their films and perform. Today, the space continues its
long tradition of screening films personally introduced by directors
and actors. Now, the structure will be meticulously restored and
technologically updated, including the reintroduction of more than
three miles of gold-leaf composite that will be used in refurbishing
intricate plaster castings.
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