BARBARA TOLL GALLERY

Gallery Renovation

This SoHo gallery, one of the first in its neighborhood, was conceived around a single floating wall that never met the ceiling or side walls. Natural light streamed past it, always revealing “what lies beyond.” A leaky industrial roof monitor was capped by a hidden skylight, turning its bold geometry into a glowing feature. The gallery’s new layout arranged discreet desks and work zones so that staff could see the main gallery without occupying it. Ultimately, the gallery’s confidence lay in allowing daylight to coexist with artwork, liberating the gallery from convention and making it feel open, free, and alive.