Cleveland Museum of Art Campus Expansion and Renovation

Glass enclosed piazza transports Venice charm to Cleveland

Partnering with elite team members over a span of eight plus years, Gilbane provided CM at-Risk on both major milestone phases of the expansion and renovation program for the Cleveland Museum of Art. The collaborative effort transformed the 1961 original museum building and the 1971 Breuer building into works of art utilizing modern mechanical and electrical technology. From the Gallery One interactive visual art wall to the 70-foot-high skylight that features its own discreet heating and cooling system, this project features innovative design and construction techniques. The 39,000-SF atrium unites all four wings of the museum and provides visitors with a spectacular piazza-style experience modeled after the streets of Venice, as part of Rafael Vinoly’s signature design.