ENTERS INTO NEXT PHASE OF PLANNING
FOR UPGRADE AND EXPANSION OF ITS FACILITIES
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Project Ensures Long-term Institutional Vibrancy and
Preserves Intimate Visitor Experience with Collections and Programs
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The Frick Collection announced today that it is entering into the next phase of planning for the upgrade and enhancement of its facility, which encompasses a constellation of buildings, wings, and additions constructed between 1914 and 2011. Following the withdrawal of the 2014 design proposal and a subsequent period of extensive study, Frick leadership has developed a new approach to upgrading and expanding its facilities that enhances opportunities for intimate engagement with great works of art and preserves the Frick’s gardens. The ongoing planning includes the creation of new exhibition, programming, and conservation spaces within the institution’s built footprint.
As the next step in this process, the Frick is issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) to select architectural firms, which are being invited to submit their credentials based on their relevant experience and expertise. The institution is planning to announce a finalist later this year and will work together with the selected architect to further define the expansion program, with initial designs expected to be unveiled in 2017.
The Frick Collection 1 East 70th Street New York, NY 10021 | 212-288-0700
www.frick.org
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