SWISS INSTITUTE.

A new home for a non-profit art institution in the East Village that required extensive renovations and systems installation.

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New York, NY

Art Gallery

Project Management

The Swiss Institute is a non-profit contemporary art institution situated in New York City that showcases and promotes contemporary art exhibitions, performances, and events. It offers a platform for Swiss artists to exhibit their works and encourages cultural exchange between Switzerland and the United States through a diverse range of programming.

To construct its new home in the East Village neighborhood, extensive renovations were required, and new systems were installed in a former bank building. This involved restoring the brick facade and glazing on the exterior, reinforcing the existing floor slabs, especially the roof, and installing all new mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, along with a new elevator.

The project was completed within a tight timeline while containing costs within the budget. The construction team worked closely with the Swiss Institute throughout the project to accommodate tours and fundraising events.

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Modern multi-story urban building with brick and concrete facades, large glass windows, and a small front patio with plants. Several parked cars are in front, along with street markings and a pedestrian walking. Clear blue sky in the background.
Inside a bookstore with shelves filled with books, a person wearing a Guy Fawkes mask and black hoodie stands on a black block, holding a colorful tote bag, near a glass door and window.
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Modern library or study room with black ceiling, bookshelves filled with books, glass wall, colorful curtains, wooden tables, and computer tablets.

Credits

Design: Selldorf Architects 
Construction: Eurostruct, Inc 
Photography: Nicholas Venezia