The expansion designed by RPBW adds a precious piece to the main nucleus of the famous museum that in 1903 the patron Isabella Stewart Gardner wanted in Boston. The new exhibition galleries are served by a generous glazed atrium which, opened on the Evans Way Park, constitutes the new entrance to the museum, reorganizing the visit path and considerably increasing the surfaces for collateral activities.
Design
2005 - 2009
Construction
2010 - 2012
Site area
7014 m2
Area of the expansion
6503 m2
Height
17 m max
Floors
5 + 2 basements
Auditorium
269 seats
Awards and certificates
LEED Gold
Client
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Architect
Renzo Piano Building Workshop, architects in collaborazione con Stantec - Burt Hill (Boston)
Consultants
Buro Happold (structure and services); Front (façade consultant); Arup (lighting); Nagata Acoustics (acoustics); Stuart-Lynn Company (cost consultant); Paratus Group (project manager) CBT/Childs Bertman Tseckares (consulting architect for Schematic & Design Development)
Credits - Renovation and expansion of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 2005-2012
Date Author Title
Subject
The 15th-century Venetian-style palace interior courtyard
Date
-
Image Code
Gar__114
Author
-
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
The courtyard of the historical venetian-style building
Date
2013/11
Image Code
Gar__423
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
The courtyard of the historical venetian-style building
Date
2013/11
Image Code
Gar__424
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
The cloister with visitors
Date
2013/11
Image Code
Gar__427
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
The new Greenhouse under construction
Date
2010/08/20
Image Code
Gar__183
Author
-
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
New Evans Way Park Lobby Entrance under construction
Date
2010/12/21
Image Code
Gar__190
Author
-
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
The pre-patinated copper panels installation on the façade
Date
2010/12/21
Image Code
Gar__193
Author
-
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
New Evans Way Park Lobby Entrance under construction
Date
2011/02/17
Image Code
Gar__205
Author
-
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
The New Hostetter Exhibition Gallery wall of windows overlooking the historical building under construction
Date
2011/06/02
Image Code
Gar__220
Author
Stewart, Toby
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
The new Hostetter Exhibition Gallery under construction
Date
2010
Image Code
Gar__226
Author
Bouret, George
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Exterior view of the new wing of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum from Evans Way Park. Outdoor art installation “Ailanthus” by Stefano Arienti (right).
Date
2011/12
Image Code
Gar__305
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
The entrance on Evans Way
Date
2013/11
Image Code
Gar__411
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
The new wing’s exterior stair system
Date
2011/11
Image Code
Gar__260
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Deatil of the exterior walkway. Glass panels protect the walkways and glass canopy wraps around the performance hall volume.
Date
2011/11
Image Code
Gar__272
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Finished building exterior view. Detail of the walkway.
Date
2011/11
Image Code
Gar__239
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
The first level windows overlooking the new entrance and Evans Park Way
Date
2011/11
Image Code
Gar__244
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Suspended exterior walkway on Evans Way side
Date
2011/11
Image Code
Gar__247
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Exterior walkway view from the ground
Date
2011/11
Image Code
Gar__252
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
View of the exterior walkway
Date
2011/11
Image Code
Gar__257
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Deatil of the exterior walkway
Date
2011/11
Image Code
Gar__271
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
View of the historic building from the new wing
Date
2012/01
Image Code
Gar__342
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Evening exterior view of the new Evans Way Park lobby entrance of the new wing of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Outdoor art installation “Ailanthus” by Stefano Arienti (right)
Date
2011/12
Image Code
Gar__288
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Evening exterior view of the new Evans Way Park lobby entrance
Date
2011/12
Image Code
Gar__289
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Evening exterior view of the new Special Exhibitions Gallery (Hostetter Gallery)
Date
2012/01
Image Code
Gar__355
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view of the glass corridor that connects the new wing with the historic building
Date
2012/01
Image Code
Gar__354
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view of the new Evans Way Park lobby entrance
Date
2012/01
Image Code
Gar__333
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view of the New Greenhouse
Date
2012/01
Image Code
Gar__347
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view of the New Greenhouse
Date
2013/06/23
Image Code
Gar__372
Author
Ishida, Shunji
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Subject
Interior view of the Greenhouse classroom
Date
2012/06
Image Code
Gar__363
Author
Abitbol, Lisa
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Exterior view of the Greenhouse and Artist Apartment from the south
Date
2013/11
Image Code
Gar__408
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Research and restoration spaces
Date
2013/11
Image Code
Gar__437
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view of the new Hostetter Gallery. The historic building is visible in the rear.
Date
2011/12
Image Code
Gar__307
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view of the new Hostetter Gallery
Date
2011/12
Image Code
Gar__308
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view of the new Hostetter gallery
Date
2012/01/01
Image Code
Gar__335
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
A interior view of the new Living Room visitor orientation space
Date
2012/01/01
Image Code
Gar__344
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view of the restaurant Café G
Date
2012/01/01
Image Code
Gar__351
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Stage level view of Calderwood Performance Hall
Date
2011/11/01
Image Code
Gar__263
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Stage level view of Calderwood Performance Hall
Date
2011/12/01
Image Code
Gar__281
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
An overhead view of Calderwood Hall
Date
2011/12/01
Image Code
Gar__284
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
The Calderwood Hall
Date
2013/11
Image Code
Gar__439
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Renzo Piano and Tom Lentz in the Caldrewood Hall
Date
2012/01/01
Image Code
Gar__318
Author
Trezzani, Elisabetta
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Calderwood Hall acoustic roof detail. Undersides of the balconies are lined with egg-crate shaped panels to aid acoustics (design: Yasuhisa Toyota).
Date
2011/06/02
Image Code
Gar__221
Author
Stewart, Toby
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Central staircase cross-section detail view
Date
2011/12/01
Image Code
Gar__285
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
View of the new central staircase. The historic palace building is visible through the windows in the rear.
Date
2011/12/01
Image Code
Gar__286
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
A view of the new central grand staircase
Date
2011/11/01
Image Code
Gar__266
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Boston The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Scale
-
Size
A4
Date
2005/01
Author
Renzo Piano, RPBW Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
Gar-rp_011
Copyright
Renzo Piano
Title
-
Scale
N/A
Size
A4
Date
2005/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
Gar-rp_022
Author
Renzo Piano
Copyright
Renzo Piano
Title
-
Scale
N/A
Date
2007/12/19
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
Gar-rp_129
Author
Renzo Piano
Copyright
Renzo Piano
Title
The Isabella Gardner Museum
Scale
N/A
Date
2007/12
Author
Renzo Piano
Numero disegno
-
Codice disegno
Gar-rp_185
Copyright
Renzo Piano
Title
Site plan
Scale
1/16"=1'-0"
Date
2012/01/10
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_001
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Site plan
Scale
1/16"=1'-0"
Date
2010/01/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_003
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Second floor plan
Scale
1/16"=1'-00"
Date
2010/01/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_004
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Third floor plan
Scale
1/16"=1'-00"
Date
2010/01/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_005
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Section through offices and music hall
Scale
1/8"=1'-0"
Date
2009/04/09
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_008
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Section through offices and special exhibition
Scale
1/8"=1'-0"
Date
2009/04/09
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_009
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
South Elevation - Evans Way
Scale
1/8"=1'-0"
Date
2009/04/07
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_010
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
North Elevation - Palace Road
Scale
1/8"=1'-0"
Date
2009/04/07
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_011
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
East Elevation - Music hall / Special Exhibition
Scale
1/8"=1'-0"
Date
2009/04/10
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_012
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
West Elevation - Offices
Scale
1/8"=1'-0"
Date
2009/04/10
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_013
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Music Hall - Performing floor plan
Scale
1/2"=1'-0"
Date
2009/11/09
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_014
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Music Hall - First Balcony level plan
Scale
1/2"=1'-0"
Date
2009/11/09
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_015
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Music Hall - East-West Section
Scale
1/4"=1'-0"
Date
2009/11/19
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_017
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Music Hall Balcony - Plan and RCP
Scale
1"=1'-0"
Date
2009/11/19
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_018
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Music Hall Balcony - Elevation and Section
Scale
1"=1'-0"
Date
2009/11/19
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_019
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Music Hall Balcony - Balcony section
Scale
1"=1'-0"
Date
2009/11/16
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_022
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Greenhouse - Section
Scale
1/4"=1'-0"
Date
2010/01/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_023
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Special exhibition - East West Section
Scale
1/4"=1'-0"
Date
2010/01/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_025
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Main stair sections
Scale
1/4"=1'-0"
Date
2009/11/19
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
GAR_DW_026
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Above grade wall sections - Typical office & lab
Scale
1/2"=1'-0"
Date
2009/06/18
Drawing number
GAR_A_A5_4.2001
Drawing code
GAR_DW_090
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Exterior vertical details
Scale
3"=1'-0"
Date
2009/06/18
Drawing number
GAR_A_A5_5.5001
Drawing code
GAR_DW_117
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Exterior vertical details
Scale
3"=1'-0"
Date
2009/06/18
Drawing number
GAR_A_A5_5.5003
Drawing code
GAR_DW_119
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Exterior vertical details
Scale
3"=1'-0"
Date
2009/06/18
Drawing number
GAR_A_A5_5.5004
Drawing code
GAR_DW_120
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Music hall balcony details - enlarged plan
Scale
1-1/2"=1'-0"
Date
2009/06/18
Drawing number
GAR_A_A5_6.5000
Drawing code
GAR_DW_176
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Music hall balcony details - enlarged rcp
Scale
1-1/2"=1'-0"
Date
2009/06/18
Drawing number
GAR_A_A5_6.5001
Drawing code
GAR_DW_177
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Music hall balcony details 1
Scale
1-1/2"=1'-0"
Date
2009/06/18
Drawing number
GAR_A_A5_6.5002
Drawing code
GAR_DW_178
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Main stair sections
Scale
1-1/2"=1'-0"
Date
2009/03/31
Drawing number
GAR_A_A5_8.3003
Drawing code
GAR_DW_202
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Main stair details 1
Scale
3"=1'-0"
Date
2009/06/18
Drawing number
GAR_A_A5_8.3100
Drawing code
GAR_DW_203
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Main stair details 2
Scale
3"=1'-0"
Date
2009/06/18
Drawing number
GAR_A_A5_8.3101
Drawing code
GAR_DW_204
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
General Plan Model
Date
-
Model Code
GAR_MD_058
Scale
N/A
Model Author
-
Title
Greenhouse and Lobby
Date
2008/02/12
Model Code
GAR_MD_031
Scale
1/4''=1'-0''
Model Author
RPBW
Title
Blue Print Façade Bas Relief
Date
2008/04/11
Model Code
GAR_MD_052
Scale
3/8''=1'-0''
Model Author
RPBW
Title
Music Hall East Façade
Date
2008/02/12
Model Code
GAR_MD_014
Scale
3/8''=1'-0''
Model Author
RPBW
Title
Blue Print Offices South Façade Bas Relief
Date
2008/04/11
Model Code
GAR_MD_053
Scale
3/8''=1'-0''
Model Author
RPBW
Title
Blue Print Façade Bas Relief
Date
2008/04/11
Model Code
GAR_MD_057
Scale
3/8''=1'-0''
Model Author
RPBW
Title
Blue Print Façade Bas Relief
Date
2008/04/11
Model Code
GAR_MD_056
Scale
3/8''=1'-0''
Model Author
RPBW