GWWO completed two major projects for the Walters Art Museum—the adaptive reuse of the Hackerman mansion to house the Museum’s Asian Art collection and the restoration of the Museum’s original 1904 building. Both projects included the installation of museum-quality environmental systems without compromising the buildings’ historic fabric.
In the Hackerman House, turn of the century furnishings and integral lighting create a residential setting for the art. The restoration of both gallery levels of the 1904 building enhances the public’s experience and new triple-glazed skylights with UV filtering flood the restored grand court with natural light.
Maryland Historical Trust Award & Baltimore Heritage Award Winner (Hackerman House)
AIA Baltimore Design Award Winner (1904 Wing)
Details
- Restored galleries, including period lighting and custom wall coverings
- New storage vaults with individual temperature and humidity controls and custom storage units
- Infill addition to connect the two buildings and house a 140-seat café