The Clark Art Institute

The Clark Art Institute project has been praised for its integration of modern design with the museum's historic setting and for its commitment to sustainability.

Turner provided preconstruction and construction management services for the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Massachusetts. The expansion consisted of an underground utility plant, a visitor center, and additional renovation work throughout the institute. The project is LEED Gold Certified and was designed by the world renowned Tadao Ando Architects and Associates, Osaka, Japan, and Gensler. The Clark Art Institute received the 2014 Apollo Award for Museum Opening of the Year. The award, presented by Apollo, a noted international arts magazine, recognizes major achievements in the art and museum worlds. The Clark Center features high-end exhibit space, as well as multi-use exhibition gallery space, with projection screens and multimedia abilities. All areas have integrated dimming systems programmed around curatorial needs. With modern solar shades and black-out shades, the spaces can take on more elaborate functions.  Additionally, the museum includes a 1.5 acre reflection pool which circulates 225,000 gallons of harvested water from on-site geothermal wells and recycled water runoff.