A contemplative space was create at the Asia Society’s Manhattan gallery for the display of ancient and contemporary woven Japanese baskets from the prized Lloyd Cotsen Collection. The play of light/shadow and openness/solidity found in the baskets were echoed in the display architecture. Traditional handcrafted wood carpentry and joinery detailing and contemporary materials such as matt fiberglass were used in conjunction with carefully designed lighting. Collaboration: Professor Marc Treib.