Institute of Contemporary Art | ICA Boston
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Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, MA by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. Photo by Christian Richters.
Project Info
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Completion Year
- 2006
- Architect
- Diller Scofidio + Renfro - New York, NY
- Installer
- Karas & Karas - South Boston, MA
Project Description
A 504 Rough Cast channel glass facade envelopes the upper level of the Institute of Contemporary Art on three sides. The glass rainscreen is functional – in that it protects the building from harmful moisture damage – as well as being aesthetically pleasing. The glass is illuminated from the top, causing the entire upper level to glow at night, acting as a beacon over the harbor.
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Awards & Recognitions
- Harleston Parker Medal, for the “most beautiful building” in the greater Boston area by the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) and the City of Boston, 2007
- AIA NY Chapter Architecture Honor Award, 2007
- Architectural Lighting Design Award, Outstanding Achievement/Whole Building Projects, 2007
- World Architecture Festival – Shortlist, Culture, 2008
- Travel + Leisure’s World’s Top New Landmarks, 2012
