[tackledspoon]

The evolution of my reaction:
Rendering 1- Interesting reaction to the existing portion of the museum.
Rendering 2- "That looks like a mass-storage unit."
Rendering 3- I loved the bottom two thirds and how it interacts with the ground/reflecting pool, but thought that some sort of horizontally oriented windows along the top would break up the awkward, top-heavy look.
Rendering 4-(interior) Amazing. Beautifully lit, perfect for viewing art.
Rendering 5- The alignment of the buildings embedded in the hills makes for a great effect, but it still looks a bit like a mass-storage unit.
Rendering 6- From a distance, with the vertical stripes less obvious, it looks amazing.

So what it comes down to for me is the vertical striation. I wouldn't call this the most anticipated, but I like it a lot. My first reaction was sort of a lurch, but, upon further inspection, I'm sold on the beauty of the design. I'm just not crazy about the material/orientation of material. I think a nice, clean, flat face would be absolutely stunning.