This project involved addition and renovations which transformed the Art Gallery of Hamilton's downtown site. The new Art Gallery is reclad in an attractive golden cover of locally-produced steel panels, thus protecting its permanent collection of visiting exhibitions. The renovations considerably improved the appearance of the Gallery making it a visible and memorable landmark in downtown Hamilton. In addition to a new multi-use pavilion and sculpture atriums, a new glass-enclosed front entrance was constructed on King Street, resulting in a friendlier, more visible and accessible front lobby. The renewed Gallery relaunched in April 2005.