One of the things that Im interested in is this idea of architecture as being a living thing, that it is constantly changing and shifting and that it needs to adapt and its not fixed, she said. Thats a condition for every aspect of life: Nothing is permanent.The Met's new Tang Wingfor Modern and Contemporary Art expansion architect details the idea of setting up an office inside the museum, which she said allowed her to gain perspective on the enormous undertaking she was about to embark on just a few months after being named David Chipperfields replacement in March of 2022.She likewise mentions the noted Bauhaus textilist Anni Albers as one of the many influences on her new, "canvas"-like blend of design inspirations, stating: "I'm interested in the idea of materiality and how it can reflect specific shifts or geological strata, or how it can absorb time and get the patina of time. Materials that age well or that express subtle changes."Construction on the $500million+ projectis set to begin in 2026.