Freer Gallery

ONYX provided both the design and construction documentation for this intimate Washington treasure.

Location

Washington D.C.

Principal

Dale Brown AIA

Design Lead

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Details

This project consisted of three components: 1) design and restoration of the original fountain court and landscaped terrace pavement.

Freer Gallery

2) renovation of 19 galleries and public spaces, including new lighting, HVAC, fire and sprinkler systems.

Freer Gallery
Freer Gallery
Freer Gallery

3) renovation of the 300-seat auditorium to accommodate access, improve acoustics and add new audiovisual capabilities.

Sensitivity to existing historic fabric was critical due to the fact that the Smithsonian Institution was constructed in 1855 and houses 142 million items important to both United States and World Histories.

Freer Gallery
Freer Gallery

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