The Chinati Foundation Artillery Sheds Restoration
LOCATION
Marfa, TX
CLIENT
The Chinati Foundation
CLIENT
The Chinati Foundation
YEAR
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YEAR
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OVERVIEW
In the 1980s, Donald Judd adapted two 1930s artillery sheds on a former Army base specifically for the 100 untitled works in mill aluminum, taking into consideration the natural light, West Texas landscape, and the historic and cultural qualities of the buildings. Since their original installation by Judd nearly 50 years ago, the mills have not been moved from their placements. The restoration will maintain Judd’s original design intentions and preserve the buildings’ inherent qualities, while ensuring the artillery sheds can continue to house the aluminum mills and welcome the visitors. Restoration work will involve repairing the roof and installing a new gutter system, replacing the trench drains, replacing the windows installed by Judd, restoring the concrete and masonry brick, and rehabilitating the native grass in surrounding landscape. The project will also address building accessibility for the public visitors while keeping with the building’s character and Judd’s original vision.
In the 1980s, Donald Judd adapted two 1930s artillery sheds on a former Army base specifically for the 100 untitled works in mill aluminum, taking into consideration the natural light, West Texas landscape, and the historic and cultural qualities of the buildings. Since their original installation by Judd nearly 50 years ago, the mills have not been moved from their placements. The restoration will maintain Judd’s original design intentions and preserve the buildings’ inherent qualities, while ensuring the artillery sheds can continue to house the aluminum mills and welcome the visitors. Restoration work will involve repairing the roof and installing a new gutter system, replacing the trench drains, replacing the windows installed by Judd, restoring the concrete and masonry brick, and rehabilitating the native grass in surrounding landscape. The project will also address building accessibility for the public visitors while keeping with the building’s character and Judd’s original vision.
In the 1980s, Donald Judd adapted two 1930s artillery sheds on a former Army base specifically for the 100 untitled works in mill aluminum, taking into consideration the natural light, West Texas landscape, and the historic and cultural qualities of the buildings. Since their original installation by Judd nearly 50 years ago, the mills have not been moved from their placements. The restoration will maintain Judd’s original design intentions and preserve the buildings’ inherent qualities, while ensuring the artillery sheds can continue to house the aluminum mills and welcome the visitors. Restoration work will involve repairing the roof and installing a new gutter system, replacing the trench drains, replacing the windows installed by Judd, restoring the concrete and masonry brick, and rehabilitating the native grass in surrounding landscape. The project will also address building accessibility for the public visitors while keeping with the building’s character and Judd’s original vision.
In the 1980s, Donald Judd adapted two 1930s artillery sheds on a former Army base specifically for the 100 untitled works in mill aluminum, taking into consideration the natural light, West Texas landscape, and the historic and cultural qualities of the buildings. Since their original installation by Judd nearly 50 years ago, the mills have not been moved from their placements. The restoration will maintain Judd’s original design intentions and preserve the buildings’ inherent qualities, while ensuring the artillery sheds can continue to house the aluminum mills and welcome the visitors. Restoration work will involve repairing the roof and installing a new gutter system, replacing the trench drains, replacing the windows installed by Judd, restoring the concrete and masonry brick, and rehabilitating the native grass in surrounding landscape. The project will also address building accessibility for the public visitors while keeping with the building’s character and Judd’s original vision.
