Peachy the Magazine Spring 2018 | Page 42

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum New wing of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Photos by Nic Lehoux. In 2002 an ambitious new plan was required to allow the historic building to continue to accommodate thousands of visitors every week. The vision included a new building of 80,000 square feet. Like Isabella’s museum, the new building is a work of art designed by architect Renzo Piano. 40 PEACHYTHEMAGAZINE.COM