New Bedford Whaling Museum

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The Elder Care Housing incorporates an existing 19th century yellow farmhouse seamlessly into the composition. The new wings extend to the water, affording views and south light into all key spaces. Six living units provide comfortable living for the elderly guests.

This new building, adjacent to old barns, echoes the character of the island’s farmhouses and barns. Inside are an exhibit area, meeting room, classroom, and archival storage for books and collections. The building’s form embodies its purpose.

A broad gable gives the museum a public presence in the village, and a tower with a bell-shaped dome announces the entrance. An outside gathering space behind the museum with a large deck and gazebo overlooks and connects the building to a nature preserve.