ICA Miami Taps Gensler for 30,000-SF Expansion in Miami Design District

• ICA Miami has appointed Gensler to design and renovate its second building at 23 NE 41st Street in Miami Design District.
• The expansion will add 30,000 square feet, doubling the museum’s facilities for programming.
• The three-story project will include new galleries, a dedicated permanent collection space, a new-media gallery and flexible event areas.
• The building is expected to open in late 2027, supported by ICA Miami’s $40 million privately funded capital campaign.

ICA Miami Expands Its Cultural Footprint

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, has selected Gensler to lead the design and renovation of a second building in the Miami Design District. Acquired by the museum in 2024, the property at 23 NE 41st Street sits on the same block as ICA Miami’s existing facility. The expansion will add 30,000 square feet and create a multi-site campus, giving the museum additional space for exhibitions, education and public programming. The project is scheduled to open in late 2027.

 

 

Gensler Design Adds Galleries and Public Spaces

The first and second floors will each feature four galleries. The expansion will provide ICA Miami’s first dedicated galleries for its permanent collection, additional exhibition space and the Knight Foundation Gallery for New Media, designed to support artists working with emerging technologies. The third floor will serve as a flexible venue for talks, lectures, symposia, performances and other public events. Plans also include a redesigned entrance and façade, transparent arrival areas, shaded courtyards and sculptural landscaping intended to connect the museum with the surrounding public realm.

 

 

$40M Capital Campaign Supports Expansion

The project is being funded through ICA Miami’s $40 million capital campaign, which relies entirely on private contributions. The campaign supported the building’s acquisition in 2024 and is nearing completion, with remaining funds earmarked for design and renovation. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation awarded a $5 million grant to support the museum’s digital innovation initiatives. Other early support came from private foundations, individuals, ICA Miami trustees and longtime patron Craig Robins, who provided in-kind support.

Miami Design District Strengthens Cultural Offering

Founded in 2014, ICA Miami offers free admission and access to educational programming. The museum reports nearly 100 exhibitions, support for more than 1,000 artists through exhibitions and acquisitions, and more than 1 million visitors since its founding. For the Miami Design District, the expansion adds cultural infrastructure and public gathering space to an established arts, design and retail destination. The project also reflects how nonprofit institutions can use privately funded real estate investments to expand their footprint and programming. With Gensler leading the renovation and the capital campaign nearing completion, ICA Miami is preparing to deliver a larger platform for contemporary art and public engagement by late 2027.