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O W N E R
Ohr O’Keefe Museum Of Art / City of Biloxi
A R C H I T E C T
Frank Gehry / Guild Hardy Architects
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D E T A I L S
Construction of this project consists of three structures. The Museum of African American Art is a 2400 sf single story structure. The foundation consists of 50 – 14” augured cast-in-place piles at a depth of 60 feet. Atop the piles, a series of concrete pedestals and beams will integrate to makeup the elevated slab structure. A multifaceted array of structural steel will provide the framework for this truly magnificent edifice. As part of the roof and exterior walls, a unique stainless steel cladding system makes up the majority of the building envelope. Seven complex skylights will provide natural lighting within the building. A “Granite Red Colonial” brick veneer provides an interesting contrast to the natural surroundings as well as the stainless cladding. The Exhibition Gallery is a 1300 sf single story structure with four skylights to provide natural lighting. The exterior skin will be traditional stucco. The Hwy. 90 Welcome Center is a 8500 sf multi-story structure comprised of a main floor level and two elevated terraces. The main floor level includes a café, kitchen/catering area, office space, gift shop, and an A/V viewing area. The second level terrace is outdoors and overlooks the south plaza area. The third level terrace is protected overhead by a unique shoo-fly roof. Both levels are accessible via elevator or winding masonry stairs.
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