Key Design Highlights The exterior’s copper cladding relates to architectural elements in Beacon Hill and will develop a stunning patina over time. To bridge community and institution, the ground level is visually accessible thanks to copper-tinted glazing. A projecting window on the front facade is a modern take on the oriel bay windows found throughout Beacon Hill. A ceiling grid to which lighting is attached allows for flexibility. A steel structure atop the museum and visible from the street is a pergola for a rooftop garden.
Copper cladding on the exterior (top) complements the neighboring Bulfinch Building. A modern take on the oriel window (right) references Beacon Hill’s variation of the bay window. A roof garden (opposite) is defined by slatted wood bench seating, a steel pergola, and Corten containers filled with plantings.
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