specific to each type of collection. Each collection needs its own type of environment; nitrate photography, fabrics and furniture have different requirements. Technically, this means different climate zones and different humidity deltas, and a gasketed storage system that further compartmentalizes the zones, providing an elevated level of artifact-specific humidity control. Pest control is crucial. By limiting floor drains, pathways for pests are minimized. Freezing chambers have been installed that will kill known pests: mites and bed bugs, ants and silver fish, book lice, beetles, moths and termites. Many of these heirlooms were formerly stored in less-than-ideal situations (like the derelict depot basement). The design team must design for the future, knowing that the exhibits will be rotated and updated. Fortunately, every ceiling in the exhibition space is a Unistrut grid, a very flexible hanging system that creates a black box in which the exhibit designers can have maximum flexibility and meet code. The project team also must find a way to integrate all the backup infrastructure so that it is hidden behind the exhibits. For instance, the freight elevator has to be hidden behind the exhibits, and there needs to be a pathway for the Mormon Meteor to get in and out of the building, so that this functional speedway vehicle can be started twice a year. The North Capitol Building is scheduled for a ribbon-cutting in early 2026, just prior to the legislative session. The museum, however, will lag behind, which is typical of a facility that must allow for the custom fabrication and installation of exhibits once the building itself is completed. The expected opening is June 2026. PROJECT North Capitol Building, Museum of Utah PHASE 100 SD DATE April 2022 21 Communities: Communities in Action Communities in Action/Religion In the Communities gallery, colorful overhead bands and braided strands unite the different exhibit areas and evoke the interconnection between Utah’s communities. This view shows the Religions and Communities in Action sections, with dominant introduction panels communicating the stories found within. Floor-to-ceiling graphics interpret the different ways Utahns come together to celebrate, worship, and advocate. Artifact cases in the center and along the wall bring the stories to life with key objects. 21 Communities: Communities in Action Communities in Action/Religion In the Communities gallery, colorful overhead bands and braided strands unite the different exhibit areas and evoke the interconnection between Utah’s communities. This view shows the Religions and Communities in Action sections, with dominant introduction panels communicating the stories found within. Floor-to-ceiling graphics interpret the different ways Utahns come together to celebrate, worship, and advocate. Artifact cases in the center and along the wall bring the stories to life with key objects. PROJECT North Capitol Building, Museum of Utah PHASE 100 SD DATE April 2022 Uniquely Utah Uniquely The Uniquel cultural, pol An overview Theater in Pa film featurin accounts tha Other exhibi stories, Utah one-of-a-kin bird—fly ab to the 1848 (or a reprodu audiovisual speed and e photo that u iconic Utah l PROJECT North Capitol Building, Museum of Utah PHASE 100 SD DATE April 2022 33 Uniquely Utah: View of Gallery Uniquely Utah The Uniquely Utah gallery sums up the state’s distinctive cultural, political, economic, and social achievements. An overview theater, themed after the historic Egyptian Theater in Park City, provides visitors with a captivating film featuring dramatic landscapes and first-person accounts that communicate what makes Utah special. Other exhibit areas in this gallery explore inspirational stories, Utah innovations and inventors, and the state’s one-of-a-kind destinations. California gulls—the state bird—fly above the gallery, providing a visual reference to the 1848 “miracle of the gulls.” The Mormon Meteor (or a reproduction) is displayed in a scenic setting with audiovisual enhancements that convey the vehicle’s speed and endurance. In the back, visitors pose for a photo that uses digital technology to transport them to iconic Utah locations. Museum of Utah and Collections Facility – North Capitol Exhibits/Collections/Preservation/Research/Educational Programming/Museum Administration ajc architects, VCBO Architects, and a well coordinated team of consultants came together to design the new museum which will be a welcoming place for the stories of Utah to be told, and to enable the preservation of the State’s History and Art. The Museum of Utah honors the past and inspires the future by preserving and sharing the state’s unique history, culture, and art. The Museum of Utah preserves and presents the distinctive history of Utah. The Museum highlights Utah’s contributions and connections to the west, the nation, and the world. Through honesty and authenticity, the Museum celebrates constructive cultural change and creates a central focal point for Utah, its people, and its history. Exhibit Design Scope: Interpretive Planning and Design, Architectural Coordination, Concept Development, Media and A/V Experience Coordination, Interactive Exhibit Design, Collections Overview, Evaluation Planning, Cultural Site Visits, Collections Assessment, Subject Matter Expert Collaboration, Repository Analyses, Archive Analyses and Research, Historical Research, Challenge and Opportunity Analysis, Exhibit Fabrication, Exhibit Installation and Oversight. PROJECT ELEMENTS AND SPACES • Permanent gallery and exhibit spaces, interactive historic, and environmental exhibits • Traveling exhibits • POS/support spaces • Staging spaces • Registrar, cataloging, records space • Administrative and staff offices • Conference rooms • Educational and classroom spaces SERVICES PROVIDED Programming, Space Planning, 3D models of spaces, Exhibit Design, Lighting Design, Conceptual Design, SD, DD, CDs, Construction Administration and Exhibit Installation/Oversight PROJECT SIZE Museum and Public Spaces: 21,140 SF Collections Storage: 22,980 Preservation Space: 9,734 SF Retail/Gift Store: 1,000 SF Office and Administration Space: 8,000 SF Loading Dock: 2,000 SF Education Spaces: 3,000 SF Total: 67,854 TIMELINE 2023-2026 • Board room • Catering kitchen • Multi-use education and exhibit space • Collections storage and archive space • Work areas and exhibit staging • Viewing rooms • Accessioning space • Film/nitrates collections • Antiquities and collections storage • Processing and conservation spaces • Auditorium with A/V technology PROJECT NAME Museum of Utah | Utah State Capital North Building | Salt Lake City, Utah 00.58 /Users/billpiard/Desktop/Utah/100% SD/Vectorworks/2022_04_5 Utah Floor Plan.vwx Floorplan SUBMISSION DATE PHASE 100%SD 2/23/22 Shaft Men Elev. F1 Exhibit Storage Primary Entrance Exit To Capitol Campus 012345678910FT Special Exhibits 1328 sq.ft. Data Data Electrical Women West Stair Electrical Center Stair Museum AV East Stair Toilet Security Desk Quiet Room 70 sq.ft. Janitor Room Security Office Retail Office 259 sq.ft. Retail Space 1020 sq.ft. glass retractable wall roll down gate roll down gate door closet Visitor Amenities 306 sq.ft. Visitor Services and Gift Store Desk 3/7/22 PROJECT North Capitol Building, Museum of Utah PHASE 100 SD DATE April 2022 4 Content Floor Plan 60" two-way visitor traffic and wheelchair turnaround elevators 36" wheelchair clearance and one-way traffic (32” MIN. at pinch points) Visitor Flow Becoming a Home Migrations Creating a State Utah Traditions 830 sq.ft. Settlements Education Religions Communities in Action Utah Next 830 sq.ft. Working with the Land Work 4495 sq.ft. Home 3498 sq.ft. Communities 4299 sq.ft. Uniquely Utah 2230 sq.ft. Creating Connections Utah Cares Utah Discovers Utah Amazes Utah Attracts Public Service N Home / Communities Immersive Theater Uniquely Utah Overview Theater Building Utah Narrative Theater PROJECT North Capitol Building, Museum of Utah PHASE 100 SD DATE April 2022 18 Communities: View Entering Gallery Communities: Entrance When entering the Communities gallery from the main lobby, visitors may choose to explore the Traditions gallery or enter the main gallery space. A series of overhead color bands and braids connect the various exhibit areas. We Are Utah allows visitors to take a deeper dive into artifacts and content from museums around the state. The Settlements section found at right focuses on how communities formed in Utah’s towns, cities, and rural areas. Settlements includes a Crossroads exhibit that interprets Utah’s many languages. Visitors may use an audiovisual interactive element to learn about these languages. PROJECT North Capitol Building, Museum of Utah PHASE 100 SD DATE April 2022 21 Communities: Communities in Action Communities in Action/Religion In the Communities gallery, colorful overhead bands and braided strands unite the different exhibit areas an evoke the interconnection between Utah’s communities This view shows the Religions and Communities in Action sections, with dominant introduction panels communicating the stories found within. Floor-to-ceilin graphics interpret the different ways Utahns come together to celebrate, worship, and advocate. Artifact cases in the center and along the wall bring the stories life with key objects. PROJECT North Capitol Building, Museum of Utah PHASE 100 SD DATE April 2022 22 Utah Traditions: View of Gallery Utah Traditions This artifact-rich gallery interprets the many ways Utahns express their identities and communities. Large artifact cases allow for the state’s collection of cultural items to be displayed and easily updated. Overhead banners highlight the artists, dancers, craftspeople, community members, and others who bring these traditions to life. Audiovisual interactives support these themes. A touchtable focused on Utah’s foodways allows visitors to build and share a meal that is important to them or their community. At this multi-user touchtable, visitors can create and share a meal that is meaningful to them. They can also see meals that have been shared by other visitors. PROJECT North Capitol Building, Museum of Utah PHASE 100 SD DATE April 2022 33 Uniquely Utah: View of Gallery Uniquely Utah The Uniquely Utah gallery sums up the state’s distincti cultural, political, economic, and social achievements. An overview theater, themed after the historic Egyptian Theater in Park City, provides visitors with a captivatin film featuring dramatic landscapes and first-person accounts that communicate what makes Utah special. Other exhibit areas in this gallery explore inspirationa stories, Utah innovations and inventors, and the state’s one-of-a-kind destinations. California gulls—the state bird—fly above the gallery, providing a visual referenc to the 1848 “miracle of the gulls.” The Mormon Meteor (or a reproduction) is displayed in a scenic setting with audiovisual enhancements that convey the vehicle’s speed and endurance. In the back, visitors pose for a photo that uses digital technology to transport them to iconic Utah locations. 25
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