The Yale Center for British Art, the largest non-UK collection of British art, reopens on March 29 after a significant two-year, $16.5 million renovation of its unique Modernist building designed by Louis Kahn. The project focused on preserving Kahn's original vision while updating features like the 224 skylights with energy-efficient polycarbonate domes. The renovations were managed by Knight Architecture, which emphasized the architectural significance of Kahn's work, highlighting challenges in modernizing the building without altering its artistic integrity. Featured exhibitions include works by J.M.W. Turner and Tracey Emin, both linked to Margate.
"Kahn's building has held up incredibly well in the roughly 50 years since it was constructed, but it - like many other Modern designs - includes materials that are nearing the end of their lifespans."
"Dr. Amy Meyers, the long-time director of the museum from 2002 to 2019, felt that the building itself was the largest and most complex work of art in the collection."
"It's wonderfully organised, but Kahn's design is difficult to work in, because its finishes are so unforgiving. For instance, the floors are travertine on top of concrete with wool carpet."
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