The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston Massachusetts is known for its brilliant connection and design between old and new architecture. Its design blends the threshold between spaces throughout
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The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston Massachusetts is known for its brilliant connection and design between old and new architecture. Its design blends the threshold between spaces throughout
the building connecting its old
design and original building
to the new additions. The
staircase was a main focus
in the study allowing a large
physical threshold that
allowed you to witness
others as they went through
along with seeing the change
between spaces as you
traveled throughout. In
addition the window design
and glass facades of the
new additions created new
visuals of the space as well.
The glass connections
between new and old structures made
the visual change in spaces much more prominant when you brought in the view
of courtyards and nature when leaving
and entering areas. The larger windows
on the outside of the new additions also allowed a connection with the city and skyline of Boston, creating a visual of the artwork and activity within the building to be viewed by the public.