The Baker Museum in Naples, Florida, has been revamped by New York architecture firm Weiss/Manfredi following significant damage during Hurricane Irma.
Part of South Florida's Artis?Naples arts centre, the museum displays a collection of modern and contemporary art.
A limestone and metal facade is designed to be weather resistant
It was badly damaged when it was flooded by the category three hurricane in 2017 and forced to close for renovation.
Weiss/Manfredi repaired the Baker Museum's facade using stone and metal to form a water-resistant barrier that should protect against future extreme weather events.
Glazing for the Baker Museum was chosen to be hurricane-resistant
"The east-facing Trosselfels limestone was selected for its large panel format, low water absorption rate, and resistance to extraordinary dynamic forces such as hurricanes at a minimal thickness," explained the architecture studio. "The west and north-facing facades are clad in two-storey bands of fluted metal with limited discreet apertures protecting the art galleries within the museum."
A paved courtyard marks the new entrance
The studio added new glazing that is hurricane resistant, meaning it can withstand high winds and the impact of debris.
The landscaping around the Baker Museum was also designed to be able to absorb storm runoff.

Along with the renovations, Weiss/Manfredi also extended the museum. It added a new entrance to the south by demolishing an existing conservatory t...