Leading architects discussed current projects of renovating cultural institutions in New York City.

Architectural puzzles challenge architects in the renovation of NYC’s small and medium-size cultural institutions, particularly those housed in historic buildings. From 1014 - space for ideas to The Frick Collection and The Morgan Library & Museum, 21st-century renovations require designers to finesse big ideas within tight constraints. In light of the proposed renovation of 1014 Fifth Avenue by David Chipperfield Architects, 1014 convened a panel of distinguished architects to discuss the hidden complexities — and exciting visions — behind the intricate renewal of several NYC cultural institutions.

Participating speakers:

• Jessica Ludwig, Deputy Director, The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

• Oliver Link, Partner, Selldorf Architects, New York

• Andrew Klemmer, President and Founder, Paratus Group, New York

• Matt Ball, Director, David Chipperfield Architects, London
  

Moderated by Gideon Fink Shapiro

Gideon Fink Shapiro, Ph.D., is a historian and critic of architecture. His work can be read in Places Journal, Architect, Domus, The Avery Review, New York Review of Architecture, Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, and books including 50 Lessons to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright (with Aaron Betsky) and The New Residential Colleges at Yale: A Conversation Across Time (with Robert A.M. Stern). A frequent collaborator of design firms and cultural institutions, Gideon curated the exhibition 1014: Past and Future in 2021. 

Jessica Ludwig, Deputy Director, The Morgan Library & Museum, New York. Since joining the Morgan in 2017, Jessica Ludwig has overseen a number of functional areas and helped manage a meticulous exterior restoration and garden addition completed in 2022. Ms. Ludwig previously served as a Director of Exhibition Management and Special Projects at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, where she managed six departments and the planning and execution of exhibitions. As Director of ClarkNEXT and Design at the Clark Art Institute, she was a member of the leadership team implementing the museum's expansion, including a new building designed by Tadao Ando and the renovation of the original museum building by Selldorf Architects. 

Oliver Link, Partner, Selldorf Architects, New York. Oliver Link has designed and managed a variety of cultural, educational, residential and commercial projects since joining Selldorf Architects in 2011. He has worked on the expansion and enhancement of The Frick Collection in New York City since its inception in 2016, and also oversaw Frick Madison, the temporary home of the Frick in the former Whitney Museum of American Art. Additional projects include the Mwabwindo School in Zambia, the Harkness Mansion in New York City, and contemporary art galleries in London, Paris and New York for Michael Werner, Gagosian and Christie’s, among others. Mr. Link worked in the United Kingdom, Brazil, and South Africa prior to joining Selldorf.  He is a Registered Architect in New York.

Andrew Klemmer, President and Founder, Paratus Group, New York. Andrew founded Paratus Group in 1997 to provide focused consulting for cultural projects involving complex programs, exceptional design, intricate construction, and highly creative global teams. He has provided project direction services for prestigious cultural institutions including the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Guggenheim Bilbao designed by Frank Gehry, The Morgan Library & Museum expansion with Renzo Piano, the Perez Art Museum with Herzog & de Meuron, Grace Farms with SANAA, and currently 1014: Space for Ideas with David Chipperfield Architects. Andy has also served on advisory panels for civic projects, such as the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. 

Matt Ball, Director, David Chipperfield Architects, London. Matt Ball worked in Barcelona and Manchester before joining David Chipperfield Architects in 2010. As a director since 2021, he focuses on design and concept development across a broad range of projects. Based in the firm’s London office, he has led several New York projects including a proposed addition to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the new headquarters building for Rolex, as well as the competition-winning design for the renovation of 1014: Space for Ideas at 1014 Fifth Avenue. Matt previously worked on Fayland House, a private residence in Buckinghamshire, UK; and Inagawa Cemetery chapel and visitor center in Hyogo, Japan. He completed his architectural studies at the University of Edinburgh. 

Presented in partnership with Archtober and Open House New York.