The Frick’s Oasis Reborn

In the final episode of Renovation Stories, go to the heart of the revitalized Frick Collection with Luisa Herrera, Senior Manager for Capital Projects. Luisa dives into the meticulous restoration of the Garden Court fountain, a source of refreshment amid the museum’s galleries. EverGreene Architectural Arts—together with the Frick’s conservation team overseen by former and current Chief Conservators Joseph Godla and Julia Day—repaired the historic fountain and carefully cleaned its stonework and that of the surrounding courtyard, all enhanced by a restored laylight and skylight. Visitors are invited to enjoy the new glow of the Garden Court, a centerpiece of the museum’s tranquil experience.

Learn more about our renovation and enhancement project at Renovation and Enhancement Project.

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Renovation Stories

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3:43

Welcome Home: The Boucher Room

April Kim seated in being filmed and projected on monitors
2:07

Deeper Engagement in the New Ian Wardropper Education Room

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3:08

Restoring the Tranquility of the Frick's 70th Street Garden

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3:43

Annabelle Selldorf on Transforming The Frick Collection

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3:36

A New Entryway, Set in Stone

woman, Lizzie Olson, standing in front of building facade and scaffolding
3:00

A Facelift for the Frick’s Façades

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2:47

Restoring Our Library’s Reading Room

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1:15

The Oval Room: A Symphony in Silver

video still of Giulio Dalvit standing in front of sculpture of nude woman in gallery
3:39

Unboxing Diana

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3:23

A New Old Home

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2:35

Installing an Immersive New Ceramics Gallery

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2:40

Passementerie: Down to the Last Detail

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3:23

Preserving the Frick’s Treasures for Generations to Come

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2:41

The Breakfast Room: A Serene Step Back in Time

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2:57

A Refurbished Backdrop for the Heart of The Frick Collection

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2:48

Reviving Eight Figures from the Original Frick Façade

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4:13

Honoring the Past and Enhancing the Future

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3:40

Weaving Past and Present on Our Gallery Walls

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1:32

Giving a Second Life to Historic Light Fixtures

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1:30

West Gallery Ceiling Restoration

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2:32

Restoring Mrs. Frick's Boudoir

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1:28

Upgrading the Skylights at the Frick’s Historic Home

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1:00

Restoring an Original Frick Chandelier

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0:59

The Frick Magnolias: Spring 2022