Phillips Gallery

The Phillips Gallery project transformed a premier auction house space in Midtown Manhattan, creating versatile exhibition areas, auction spaces, and private viewing rooms that meet the highest standards of the art market. The renovation balanced technical requirements with an elegant aesthetic that enhances the presentation of fine art and luxury collectibles.

The Challenge

Renovating the Phillips auction house required creating a space that functions as both a museum-quality exhibition venue and a high-performance auction facility. The client needed flexible spaces that could be reconfigured for different events while maintaining consistent environmental conditions for valuable artworks. The project also needed to incorporate advanced security, specialized lighting, and audiovisual technology within a tight timeline.

Our Solution

Our team addressed these specialized requirements by: - Installing a museum-grade climate control system with precise temperature and humidity regulation - Creating a sophisticated lighting system with programmable scenes for different functions - Developing modular wall systems and flexible display configurations - Building specialized viewing rooms for jewelry, watches, and other small luxury items - Installing state-of-the-art audiovisual systems for live auctions - Incorporating advanced security features throughout the space - Designing custom millwork elements that combine aesthetics with functionality - Creating dedicated photography areas for auction catalog production - Implementing sound isolation systems for appropriate acoustic conditions

Results

The renovated Phillips Gallery has enhanced the auction house's capabilities in the competitive New York art market. The versatile spaces have successfully hosted major auctions across multiple categories, from contemporary art to jewelry and watches. Clients and collectors praise the sophisticated environment, which provides optimal viewing conditions while creating an elegant backdrop for high-value transactions. The client reports increased auction participation and higher sales figures since the renovation.