concept sketch The windows want to overlook the water - hence, the basic idea for an addition to the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum: dig into the earth before it to create a Venice-style waterfront at the lower level.

rendering isometric sketch showing sunken water plaza; the building itself providing shading.

section drawing section through the facade on the east side.

interior renderingtrellis and brise soleil would temper natural light entering into the space, and filter down to lower levels through double height openings in floors.