Diller Scofidio & Renfro architect Liz Diller explains Folk Art Museum demolition decision

Liz Diller of Diller Scofidio & Renfro publicly defended the planned demolition of New York's former Folk Art Museum building during a panel discussion at the New York Society for Ethical Culture. The architect revealed that extensive efforts were made to incorporate the structure into MoMA's expansion plans, but technical challenges proved insurmountable. The Museum of Modern Art now owns the building and intends to replace it as part of their redevelopment project. Diller's comments came in response to criticism about the demolition decision, which has sparked debate within architectural and preservation circles. The discussion was documented by The New York Times in January 2014.