Design Intent
NAK Design Strategies worked with KPMB Architects and an interdisciplinary team in the reinvention of this important cultural institution. The strategic architectural addition of nearly 14,000ft. expands and modernizes the facility while bringing the experience of the museum closer to the street. The landscape design features a series of terraced platforms that create a series of inviting outdoor spaces for casual seating and formal gathering. A plant palette focusing on all-season interest brings life to the sidewalk and balances the building’s clean lines.
Awards
2008 RIBA International Awards
2008 Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Award
2007 Ontario Association of Architects Award of Excellence
2007 Pug Awards, Best in Show
2007 Business Week / Architectural Record Award
