Cleveland Museum of Art

Client: Cleveland Museum of Art

Architect: Rafael Vinoly Architects

Construction Value:

Phase I: $127 million
Phase II: $130 million

 Location: Cleveland, Ohio

 Highlights Include:

• Preconstruction and construction services provided for the expansion and renovation.
• Complete restoration of 1916 building and 1971 Brever addition and construction of 170,000-SF addition.
•  34,000-SF Piazza became the central gathering place for museum visitors, as well as event space for large functions.
• External renovation of 1916 building used marble from the original quarry to match the color and grain of the existing stone.
• The atrium skylight, double-skin glass gallery enclosures and the glass corridors all incorporate advanced technologies and high-performance sustainable design features.
• Building program included:
  • Piazza
  • Restaurant
  • Art Galleries
  • Kitchen
  • Educational Center
  • Private Dining
  • Library
  • Administrative Offices
  • Classrooms
  • Retail Staging
  • Conservation Labs
  • Collection Storage