 "The Architect's Newspaper" sees the Met's approach as one that treats the building itself as an artwork versus a building, with a focus on the patina of the materials as part of a holistic entity.Critics of the new endeavor challenge its mission to be less safe and salubratory, with a focus on engagement and innovation.The Met Breuer will address the lack of collection activity of modern and contemporary art in the early to mid-1900s.