The Frick Collection in New York has undergone its most extensive renovation in nearly a century, led by Selldorf Architects. The restoration maintains the elegance of the original 1914 mansion while introducing modern amenities. Key structural changes are subtly integrated into the existing architecture, preserving its historic character. The renovation includes the opening of the second floor to visitors for the first time, enhancing the intimate experience the gallery offers. New conservation studios and educational facilities complement the restored galleries, creating a blend of history and contemporary functionality.
Selldorf Architects approached the project with the delicacy of a conservator restoring a Botticelli - respecting the 1914 Carrère and Hastings-designed mansion while threading in precisely calibrated interventions.
The most significant structural moves - such as the reconstruction of the rear facade and a raised roofline at the Reception Hall - are hidden in plain sight, subordinated to the original building's stately composition.
A restrained palette of Indiana limestone, Italian marbles, oakwood floors, and bronze detailing ensures seamless integration between old and new, while state-of-the-art conservation studios and education facilities offer a behind-the-scenes upgrade.
For the first time in its history, the second floor of Henry Clay Frick's former residence is open to the public, expanding the intimacy that The Frick Collection offers.
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