The Tampa Museum of Art has selected the Beck Group to manage the construction of a major expansion project.
Architecture and construction firm Beck has overseen the building of cultural institutions including the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The Tampa Museum of Art’s 77,904-square-foot expansion project is being funded through the museum’s centennial campaign, through which it aims to reach a $110 million fundraising goal by late 2024 or early 2025.
After this, the museum will break ground of the development, designed by Weiss/Manfredi, which involves building a four-storey building to connect to the existing one. This has already been renovated.
“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.
As part of the project, the museum’s surrounding site will be reimagined with new riverfront public terraces, sculpture parks, entrance plazas and outdoor dining, as well as an outdoor amphitheatre.
The museum’s new entrance will enhance the visitor experience with nearly 12,000 square feet for a new lobby, shop and restaurant.
The new 150-seat auditorium will be equipped with a green room, projectors, AV system and theatrical lighting. Here, the museum will host lectures, film screenings and multimedia performances.
New four-storey building
Additionally, a flexible space for events and exhibitions will offer a panoramic view of downtown Tampa and more. The plans also include a new sculpture terrace and a rooftop bar.
“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, 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.”
Images courtesy of the Tampa Museum of Art
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