Project:
Client: Cleveland Museum of Art
Architect: Rafael Vinoly Architects
Construction Value: Phase I: $127 million, Phase II: $130 million
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Highlights include:
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- Preconstruction and construction services provided for expansion and renovation.
- Complete restoration of 1916 building and 1971 Brever addition, as well as construction of 170,000-SF addition.
- A 34,000-SF Piazza becomes 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