MARIAN GOODMAN GALLERY

New York | 2024

MARIAN GOODMAN GALLERY

Originally designed in 1875, the Grosvenor Building consisted of two mirror-image structures unified by a distinctive bracketed cornice, giving the impression of a single building. Now the new home of the Marian Goodman Gallery, studioMDA has preserved key architectural details while introducing modern features to create a cohesive and functional space.

This 35,000-square-foot renovation honors the building’s industrial character, revealing the original facade after years of obscurity. The street level façade is entirely new, with large entrance doors and windows that provide transparency to Broadway and activate the street with connectivity to the exhibitions inside. The entrance lobby and street facing gallery spaces are maximized by moving the main stair and elevators to the back of the building. State of the art mechanical and lighting systems further upgrade the 150 year old building while preserving its historic essence and its contribution to Tribeca’s historic fabric.

The first floor includes a spacious gallery measuring 55’ x 26’, and a secondary exhibition space on the second floor, both taking advantage of the column-free design common in Tribeca’s Historic District. Ceiling heights range from 12 to 16 feet, enhancing the openness of the galleries. Smaller galleries and viewing rooms are arranged throughout the first three floors.

Large doors, some reaching 12 feet high, divide the interior spaces, while the original wood joists remain exposed. Ceiling heights are maximized at 15’-10” on the first floor, 13’-6” on the second, and 12’-6” on the third. On the upper floors, exposed brickwork preserves the building’s original aesthetic, and walnut accents—including custom door pulls, a reception desk, a book display, and a staircase railing—add cohesion to the interior design.

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Courtesy of Marian Goodman Gallery. Photo credit: Alex Yudzon