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Boston Athenæum
Historic Renovations and Restoration, Boston, MA

SIZE OWNER
95,000 square feet Boston Athenæum
CONTRACT TYPE ARCHITECT
Construction Manager-at-Risk Schwartz/Silver Architects

PROJECT DETAILS
Th e major renovation and expansion created new public spaces and • During construction, a temporary mini-
reconfi gured existing ones, relocated book and art collections, and established Athenaeum was constructed allowing members
a museum-quality conservation environment. Program included all new continued access to the library’s book collection.
windows and climate controlled mechanical systems, new plumbing,
• 2005 Preservation Achievement Award,
electrical, security, and fi re alarm systems, and necessary exterior stone
Boston Preservation Alliance.
and brick restoration. Architectural renovations to the building’s interior
included a new entry lobby, elevator, exhibit areas, conservation laboratory, • New fl oors were added in both buildings to
seminar rooms, reading rooms, and cataloguing areas. increase the collection and book capacity.

• Th e Boston Athenæum is housed in a National
Landmark building designed in 1846 by
Edward Clarke Cabot.
• Award of the second phase historic renovations
and restoration was the direct result of Barr
& Barr’s successful collaboration with the
Athenæum on the original renovations project.