Selldorf designs Clark Art Institute wing behind multicolor marble facade

The Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA, has revealed the design for the new Aso O. Tavitian Wing, designed by Selldorf Architects. Groundbreaking is scheduled for January 2027, with completion anticipated in 2028.

The new wing will house the Tavitian Collection, one of the most significant private collections of European art assembled in the twenty-first century and among the largest gifts in the Clark’s history. The expansion will include twelve galleries arranged on a single level, providing dedicated exhibition spaces for works intended to be viewed in an intimate setting.

In addition to increasing gallery space, the project will expand the museum’s art storage facilities. The new building will connect the Clark’s main museum building with the Manton Research Center, both of which were previously renovated by Selldorf Architects.

The addition will feature a stone fac...