Toronto Star

The Art Gallery of Ontario has released details of architect Frank Gehry's modifications and refinements in his design for the gallery's $195 million makeover. A series of new images will go on public view starting today at the museum's Shell Orientation gallery. The most significant changes: As reported in the Star last week, the ceiling of the Tanenbaum sculpture atrium has been raised to a height of 9.5 metres (31 feet), and elevator shafts have been moved to make them less intrusive. The result is a light-filled space that will now be used as a permanent showcase for sculpture rather than for social events. As a result of these changes, longtime benefactor Joey Tanenbaum and his wife Toby have agreed to support the expansion project.