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August 31st, 2007, 03:44 AM
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Sic Semper Tyrannis
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ROANOKE | Art Museum
The Art Museum’s new 81,000 square foot facility has been designed by emerging Los Angeles architect Randall Stout, principal of Randall Stout Architects, Inc. and an internationally admired proponent of sustainable “green” architecture. The building is a dramatic composition of flowing, layered forms in steel, patinated zinc and high performance glass that pay sculptural tribute to the famous mountains that provide the city’s backdrop and shape the region's spirit. The new facility will be constructed on Salem Avenue, between Market Street and Williamson Road, at one of the most visible intersections in downtown Roanoke.
The new building will house the Art Museum’s permanent collection and feature greatly expanded exhibition spaces and education spaces, including a larger Art Venture, the Art Museum’ interactive gallery and art center for children and families. It also will incorporate a multi-purpose auditorium, a flexible theater/programming space, a book and gift shop, a library and study center, an art studio, and a café with indoor and outdoor seating. A dramatic, spacious atrium will provide a meeting place for the community, as well as a premier downtown venue for special events and receptions. The new facility will better accommodate the Art Museum’s growing collection and enable the Art Museum to meet the demand for its education and outreach programs. The Art Museum will break ground for the new facility in the fall of 2005, with a planned opening three years later in the fall of 2008. Site Salem Avenue, between Market Street and Williamson Road and bounded by Norfolk Avenue to the North, in Roanoke, Virginia --------------------------------------------------- Project Schedule Design Unveiling March 2005 Groundbreaking Fall 2005 Projected Opening Fall 2008 Project Leadership Edward Murphy, President of the Board of Trustees John Williamson, Chair of the Capital Campaign Committee Georganne C. Bingham, Executive Director Design Architect Randall Stout Architects, Inc., Los Angeles, CA Randall Stout, Principal-in-charge John Murphey, Project Architect Project Team As of 03/05, the following firms are working on the project: Associate Architect Rodriguez Ripley Maddux Motley Architects, Roanoke, VA Benjamin Motley, Partner Peter Clapsaddle, Project Architect Construction Management Centex Construction, Fairfax, VA David Salzer, Vice President Geotechnical Engineer Froehling & Robertson, Inc., Roanoke, VA Civil Engineer Mattern & Craig, Roanoke, VA Structural Engineer DeSimone Consulting Engineers, Inc., San Francisco, CA Ronald Polivka, Managing Principal Derrick Roorda, Project Engineer Mechanical/ Plumbing Engineer IBE Consulting Engineers, Inc.,Sherman Oaks, CA John Gautrey, Principal Tony Cocea, Peter Simmonds Electrical Engineer Kocher, Schirra & Goharizi Consulting Engineers, Glendale, CA John A. Schirra, Principal Hank Dahl, Project Manager Photos-    
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August 31st, 2007, 04:22 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Greensboro, NC
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Wow......looks like a great art museum.
 Roanoke is under-the-radar, yet progressing.....the way I like it.  I like underdog cities.......mine is one also. Have you seen the site yet? I know that the ground-breaking was in '05 and that it will be complete by next year. Should be really nice once it is done. I love museums.......whether they are art or history, etc. |
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August 31st, 2007, 06:07 AM
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Sic Semper Tyrannis
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The museum website actually has a webcam of the site, which is cool....The steel shell is up, and theyre working on the interior now, I believe.
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August 31st, 2007, 06:35 AM
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Location: Raleigh, NC
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Very futuristic design
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August 31st, 2007, 08:34 AM
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An extremely cutting edge design. The same company designed Chattanooga's art museum.
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August 31st, 2007, 03:55 PM
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The Creative 1
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Damn, that is awesome! I love smaller structures like this that aspire to greatness.
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September 1st, 2007, 06:09 AM
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Sic Semper Tyrannis
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Thanks guys- a few more shots
[img]athenaeum.org/archawards/2007/2007photos/AA07[/img] may 13 
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September 4th, 2007, 07:25 PM
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^ Looks like it is coming along just nice
Keep us updated on it. |
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September 6th, 2007, 02:17 AM
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The people in Roanoke are lucky to get such a nice looking art museum.
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January 21st, 2008, 10:18 AM
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VA is for LOVERS!
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Here is some progress. This was taken sometime during the middle of July of 07. I apologize for the quality.
No the pic isnt slanted, but the road that is visible is actually a bridge at a fairly steep incline. Here goes: 
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