Guy Nordenson and Associates were responsible for the preliminary structural design as well as the detailed design of critical architectural elements, including the glass wall structures facing the garden, the stairs, and other exposed structural components. A prominent feature of the design is the incorporation of an outrigger truss, connected to the core wind bracing, which supports a suspended column above the second-floor contemporary art gallery. This innovative approach results in a large, uninterrupted column-free space measuring 61m by 16.5m.

The glass wall structure facing the courtyard is framed by solid steel mullions, each measuring 64mm by 178mm, spanning 18.3 metres. These mullions are elastically stabilized to maintain both structural integrity and aesthetic coherence. Part of this curtain wall transitions into a skylight above the main stair, which also supports the iconic figure of the Bell-47D1 Helicopter from the museum’s design collection. This skylight is partially supported by the adjacent residential tower, requiring careful design consideration to ensure that the support system did not interfere with the residents’ comfort or disrupt the building’s sway due to wind loads.

Additionally, the design and engineering of the glass balustrades and guards were integral to the project, balancing safety with the visual transparency and elegance of the space.