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Under Construction: Museum Renovation
New Exhibit hall renderings are now
available.
Download this PDF. Project Mission Statement To create a destination attraction as the “Best Community History Museum in the West,” we will:
Our goal is to create a gathering place with flexible, interactive, appealing spaces that attract a larger, more diverse and involved audience that can celebrate Tempe’s past and ponder its future. Architect Weddle Gilmore Architects has been selected as the architectural consultant. They will be the principal consultant during the programming and design phases of the project and also will provide construction administration. Gyroscope, Inc. will be the consultant focusing specifically on the design of the new exhibit gallery. The design process will begin in September once the contract has been approved by the Tempe City Council. Weddle Gilmore focuses on providing design created from cultural, climate and site-specific conditions. They specialize in creating a sense of place that is a combination of environment and community. This firm has been recognized for environmental excellence in design by the Valley Forward organization. Weddle Gilmore is a member of the United States Green Building Council and their staff includes LEED accredited professionals. Exhibit Designer Gyroscope, Inc. is a museum planning and exhibition design company that specializes in building deeper connections within each community through the power of experiential exhibitions for all learning styles and ages. Their staff has worked in such museums as the Smithsonian Institution, the Royal Ontario Museum, Boston’s Museum of Science, the Bishop Museum and the Bay Area Children’s Discovery Museum. They have expertise in experimental theater, immersive environments and family and children’s learning spaces. Contractor Brignall Construction Company has been selected as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR). The responsibility of the CMAR is to insure that the project stays within budget throughout the design phase. The CMAR provides materials and labor cost estimates as the designs are developed so that modifications can be made in a timely manner to address cost overruns. If they perform the CMAR role well, then Brignall will be awarded the construction contract. Brignall Construction Co. (Brignall) has been delivering quality general contracting and construction management services in Arizona for more than 12 years. Brignall offers a full range of preconstruction and construction services and, with hundreds of projects completed, is expert at providing conceptual estimating and competitive pricing on virtually any project type. Brignall has worked with many public schools and community colleges. In addition, they built the exhibit "Home: Peoples of the Southwest" at the Heard Museum and worked on renovations of Grady Gammage Auditorium. Public Art Studio UrbanRock Design has been appointed to the design team for the museum. Their responsibilities are to incorporate public art into the project. They are a Los Angeles-based public art studio focusing on integrated works and environments. The studio has been awarded public art commissions in several cities around the United States and has been recognized with awards, honors, publications, and exhibitions. Tentative Project Timeline
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