Building Museums: A Handbook for Small and Midsize Organizations

Contents

Contents Acknowledgments vii Introduction 3 Chapter : Imagining Your Project 5 Assembling a Building Committee 5 Assessing Your Needs 8 Determining Financial Capacity 15 Deciding Whether to Build New, Buy an Existing Structure, or Renovate Your Current Space 17 Evaluating Location 17 Selecting a Designer 20 Staying True to Your Vision 23 The Next Steps 26 Chapter : The Initial Plan Takes Shape—Schematic Design 27 Listing Spatial Requirements 28 Visualizing Functional and Spatial Relationships 38 Completing the Schematic Design Phase 40 Chapter : Paying for Your Project 41 Land 41 Travel 41 Architect 41 Construction 42 Contingency Fund 42 Project Management 43 Consultants 43 Furnishings and Equipment 45 Relocation Expenses 45 Operating Expenses 45 Hidden Costs 46 The Next Phase 47 Chapter : Getting Down to the Details—Design Development 49 Design Development Documents 49 Regulatory Codes 50 Detailing Each Functional Space 51 Special Design Development Issues for Museums 67 Chapter : Museum Environment—What Makes a Museum Building Special 69 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 69 Lighting 87 Fire Suppression 96 Security 99 Choice of Materials 103 Completing the Design Development Phase 107 Chapter : Construction Documents and the Bid Process 109 Construction Documents 109 The Bid Process 111 Chapter : Construction 115 Construction Management 115 Site Preparation 117 Structural Work 118 Architectural, Electrical, and Mechanical Installation 119 Applying Finishes and Purging Chemicals 122 Substantial Completion 122 Punch List 123 Documentation 124 Chapter : Moving Day and Beyond 125 Orchestrating the Move 125 Building Commissioning 127 Celebrating with a Grand Opening 128 Adjusting to New Surroundings 128 Appendix 1: Museum Spaces Organized by Function 131 Appendix 2: Reading Blueprints, Specifications, and Schedules 133 Glossary 163 Further Reading 169 Index 175 ...