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Project at a Glance
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Type Of Project:
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Art Storage Facility
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Gross Square Footage
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11,200
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Estimated Construction Cost:
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$1,600,000
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Start of Construction:
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June 2008
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Estimated Completion:
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November 2008
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Architect
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Harriman Associates
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The primary objective is to provide highly efficient storage for a percentage of the Hood Museum collection. Programmatic components include:
- High density storage system suitable for two- and three-dimensional art
- Open work space configured to allow viewing of objects by scholars or students
- Loading dock with crating/un-crating area
- Mechanical and toilet facilities
The objects being stored in this facility require the following:
- Temperature and humidity control to museum standards
- Partial redundancy of mechanical equipment in the event of system failure
- Security control with video capture
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