The Tampa Museum of Art announced today they have selected The
Beck Group to manage the construction of the Museum's Centennial
Expansion project.
TAMPA,
Fla., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The
Tampa Museum of Art announced today they have selected The Beck
Group to manage the construction of the Museum's Centennial
Expansion project.
"The Expansion project we are embarking
upon will allow us to offer amenities that will drive
sustainability for the Museum and ensure a lasting cultural
legacy."
An architecture and construction firm with offices in the U.S.
and Mexico, Beck has managed the
construction of many prominent cultural institutions. These include
the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke
University, the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, and the Salvador Dali Museum in
St. Petersburg. Beck has been in
Tampa for more than 30 years. Its
deep portfolio includes The James Museum and multiple projects at
the Universities of Tampa and
South Florida.
The Museum is funding the ambitious 77,904-square-foot expansion
project through its ongoing Centennial Campaign, a comprehensive
construction and endowment effort anchored by a $25 million lead gift from Dick Corbett. The Museum intends to reach its
$110 million fundraising goal by late
2024 or early 2025, after which the institution will break ground.
To date, generous support has been provided by individuals,
families and corporations, as well as the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, and the State of Florida.
"Our commitment to the Tampa
Bay area extends beyond construction; it's about enriching
communities. We take pride in shaping Tampa's downtown waterfront, exemplified by
our collaboration on the Tampa Museum of Art's Centennial
Expansion," said Ryan Toth, regional
director for Beck's Florida
office.
"Tampa Bay is growing by leaps
and bounds, and we want the Museum's offerings to keep pace with
the demands of our region well into the future," said Dr.
Jamie Winderbaum Fernandez, board
chair of the Tampa Museum of Art. "It is a privilege to lead the
Tampa Museum of Art board through this transformational project so
our neighbors and visitors have access to a world-class cultural
landmark."
"After completing the Centennial Renovation last year, we are
making full use of the increased gallery and education space for
the benefit of our visitors, students, and the wider community,"
said Michael Tomor, Ph.D., the Jeff
and Penny Vinik Executive Director at the Tampa Museum of Art. "The
Expansion project we are embarking upon will allow us to offer
amenities that will drive sustainability for the Museum and ensure
a lasting cultural legacy."
The Tampa Museum of Art announced in November 2021 that the New York-based design team of WEISS/MANFREDI
Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism would design the expansion. C.
Samuel Ellison of Ellison Advisors,
LLC will be the owner's representative during the construction of
the Museum's expansion project.
Site Redevelopment
During the expansion project, the Museum's surrounding site will be
redefined to create new riverfront public terraces, sculpture
parks, redesigned entrance plazas, outdoor dining and improved dog
parks. As a continuation of Tampa's Riverwalk, a sloped walk will bring
pedestrians down to the river edge from the ground floor level. An
outdoor amphitheater adjacent to the Museum's indoor auditorium
will serve as a shaded gathering place. With new native planting
and shade trees, the Museum's ground floor terrace will be
accessible from the Riverwalk, creating a seamless and integrated
public experience around the Museum and the park.
Grand Lobby
The new lobby will be accessible from both Curtis Hixon Park and Gasparilla Plaza. It will
enhance the visitor experience with almost 12,000 square feet
dedicated to a newly covered entrance, lobby, store, and
restaurant. With an 18-foot ceiling height, this new first-floor
space will provide ample space for exhibiting art within view of a
new full-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining.
Auditorium
With exterior glazing along its West façade, the 150-seat
auditorium will overlook the Hillsborough River, providing an
inside-outside visual connection that defines the space. Equipped
with a green room, sprung floor, projectors, AV system, and
theatrical lighting, a range of events can be accommodated here:
lectures, recitals, film screenings and multimedia performances.
The space will be lined with acoustic wood panels and acoustically
isolated from the event space above. A pre-function foyer space
will serve as a flexible space on the mezzanine level before and
after events.
Flexible Event Space and Digital Exhibition Wall
The large event space features a panoramic view of downtown
Tampa, the University of Tampa, the Hillsborough River, and
the Straz Center. With a 30-foot-tall ceiling equipped with a
flexible AV and lighting system, it can host a myriad of exhibition
and event configurations, transforming from a flexible digital
gallery space to a private event space that can accommodate a
seated dinner for 500 people and a dance floor. The adjacent
catering kitchen will service the space when used for private
events.
Sculpture Terrace
The new sculpture terrace will connect the existing Sullivan Terrace and the expansion's second
floor. The design will allow sculptures on display to be visible
day and night from the Riverwalk and provide a connecting bridge to
the new exhibition and event spaces.
Rooftop Spaces
On the fourth-floor rooftop, the interior space will house a
flexible bar and accommodate a 100-person gathering, while the
adjacent sculpture terrace provides a canopy with a circular oculus
for various programming. A demonstration/test kitchen will be
incorporated into the interior rooftop space where the Museum will
add culinary arts classes to its educational programs.
Sustainability
The new building footprint significantly increases the Museum's
ability to go beyond its strategic plan of offering more exhibition
and education programming to the community. All the new additional
programable spaces add many more opportunities for
income-generation activities into the institution's business model
through an increase in services and retail offerings to additional
yearly visitors. With the new business model for the reconfigured
space, the Museum will meet, and in some cases exceed, national
averages of support and revenue, establishing Tampa's cultural legacy for generations to
come.
About The Beck Group
The Beck Group is a collaborative team of architects, builders,
and technology experts transforming how its clients' design and
build. The century-old firm is the largest design-build firm in
the United States, with 1000
employees in ten offices across the U.S. and Mexico. To learn more about Beck and how it
designs and builds better communities, visit beckgroup.com.
About the Tampa Museum of Art
Established in 1920, the Tampa Museum of Art stands as a beacon
of culture and education in the heart of downtown Tampa. Celebrating over a century of artistic
excellence, the Museum offers a rich tapestry of experiences,
ranging from ancient treasures to contemporary expressions. It
proudly houses an extensive collection of Greek and Roman
antiquities, one of the largest in the southeastern United States, and a diverse collection of
modern and contemporary art encompassing sculpture, photography,
painting, and new media.
The Museum's commitment to education and community engagement
shines through its Vinik Family Education Center. This facility
provides a variety of year-round art classes, insightful lectures,
and engaging tours for all ages, fostering artistic discovery and
learning. Through innovative outreach programs, the Museum extends
its reach, offering art-therapy-informed initiatives and creative
platforms for diverse community segments.
As a cornerstone of Tampa's
cultural landscape, the Tampa Museum of Art is dedicated to
enriching lives and celebrating the city's vibrant diversity.
Following a significant renovation completed in 2023, the Museum
continues to evolve, embarking on a major expansion to enhance its
exhibition spaces and educational facilities. This initiative is
set to further its mission of providing immersive, hands-on
experiences for visitors and expanding its role as a pivotal
cultural hub.
General Hours and Information
For tickets and information, visit TampaMuseum.org or call (813)
274-8130. Located at 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza. Tampa, FL 33602, the Tampa Museum of Art is
open seven days a week, Monday – Sunday, 10
a.m. – 5 p.m., and Thursdays
from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Media Contact
Nina Womeldurf, Tampa Museum of
Art, 813-421-6613, nina.womeldurf@tampamuseum.org,
http://www.tampamuseum.org
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