Restoration of Rothko Chapel in Houston continues

The closure for restoration of the Rothko Chapel in Houston, Texas, continues from March 2019. It is a minimalist octagonal building created by architects Howard Barnstone and Eugene Aubry to bring together much of Mark Rothko’s artistic research.

The Opening Spaces renovation project is aimed at preserving this nondenominational chapel as a public art venue that maintains its spiritual dimension while accommodating an increasing number of visitors. Work includes modifications to the entrance and vestibule; advanced acoustics, security and fire safety systems; lighting retrofits; and interventions to ensure more access and greater involvement in admiring Mark Rothko’s extraordinary paintings. Work will also affect the exterior spaces to further its spiritual character and emphasize the relationship between the chapel and its surroundings.

Also planned is a new space to welcome visitors with interactive content and digital panels, as well as an information point and bookshop.

Thanks to a grant from the Houston Endowment, the restoration, already funded by the Brown Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Cullen Foundation, will be able to proceed, given the projected total cost of $30 million.

Restoration of Rothko Chapel in Houston continues

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