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Vizcaya was built as a private winter residence in 1912; it now functions as a year-round accredited museum, with collections that are as integral to the estate as its architecture and gardens. As a whole, the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens provides important insight into early twentieth-century taste as it was uniquely expressed in this subtropical bayfront setting. While its open Courtyard and naturally ventilated house would be most appropriate historically, protection from the elements and climate control are required to conserve its unique collection of original artwork and interior furnishings. Museum staff concluded that a glass canopy would be the best approach to enclose the Courtyard to meet conservation and operational needs while introducing a measure of hurricane protection. The Museum made a decision to work with M.C. Harry Associates, in light of their significant experience with complex technical projects, including work in which operations continued during construction, the depth of their expertise, and their reflective approach to historic materials and systems as demonstrated in their ongoing work on other historic properties.
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