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The new rooftop sculpture terrace. © 2017 Board of Trustees, National Gallery of Art, Washington

The rooftop © 2017 Board of Trustees,
before renovation. National Gallery of Art, Washington
Following a 1997 master facilities plan, Chin introduced the
tower gallery and sculpture bridge concepts to the National Gallery
in 2009; the expansion efforts and the facilities improvements that
evolved from the updated master plan proceeded in tandem,
with the new galleries opening in September of 2016. Fire safety
enhancements as well as upgrades to mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, and telecommunications systems improve the overall
functionality of the building, while circulation improvements
that include new freight elevators as well as the egress stairs
enhance the guest experience through increased connectivity
among existing and new galleries. A new staircase in one of the corner towers. © 2017 Board of Trustees,
National Gallery of Art, Washington
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