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The Yale Center for British Art will reopen its doors to the public on March 29, 2025. The museum is emerging from a two-year closure dedicated to a major conservation project aimed at preserving the iconic building, which was Louis Kahns final architectural work.Entrance court and skylights. Image credit: Richard CaspoleCompleted posthumously in 1977, the center stands as a key example of Kahns architectural philosophy, emphasizing structure, light, and natural materials. The latest conservation effort, building on over a decade of research and a previous phase of interior refurbishments in 2015, sought to maintain the buildings historic integrity while integrating modern systems and sustainability improvements.Roof and skylight domes. Image credit: Richard CaspoleKey updates include the installation of a new liquid membrane roof and the replacement of 224 original acrylic skylights with polycarbonate domes that enhance durability and energy performance while preserving the vi...