The Phillips Collection
Project Type: Museum Renovation & Expansion
Space Use: Exhibit, Education, Event
Location: Washington, D.C.
Project Size: 60,000 SF
Services Provided: Design & Construction Project Management
Located in a historic mansion in Dupont Circle, The Phillips Collection decided to expand its facilities into an adjacent apartment building and restoreits historic carriage house to function as artist studios. The $29 million project needed to occur while keeping the museum open to the public. The expansion houses an education center, lecture hall, expanded library, exhibition space, conservation lab, secure storage and a cafe.
Building consensus was critical to keeping this project on track. JM Zell educated the board on project timing, costs and risk management, gaining approval at each stage. We guided The Phillips through detailed neighborhood review and Historic Review Board approval processes and negotiated a construction management plan to minimize adjacent property disruption. JM Zell also assisted with the acquisition of tax-exempt bond financing through the District of Columbia and Bank of America.
JM Zell provided on-site project management including coordination of zoning and legal matters, management of architect, engineers and general contractor, and communications programs. Our team ensured that the design intent and program were met within the board approved budget. Our methodical process allowed for a quick and successful resolution to difficult and unexpected site conditions.
The Phillips Collection achieved its goal of creating a dynamic environment for collaboration, innovation, engagement with the world, scholarship, and new forms of public participation. JM Zell most recently completed infrastructure upgrades to The Phillips’ original mansion building.
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