Work: Albright-Knox Art Museum Expansion

The Albright-Knox Art Gallery is in the process of a major campus redevelopment project, AK360, which aims to enhance the visitor experience, increase the number of artworks on display, and integrate the museum with Delaware Park, a Frederick Law Olmsted Parkway. Working with the AK360 Executive Committee and senior museum staff we (Modern Operations LLC) provided full Owner Representative services for the $155 Million museum expansion, adding 30,000 SF of new galleries to the 6th oldest U.S. public art institution with a total of 225,000 GSF restoration/new construction on the campus from Dec 2016 through March 2018. 

Responsible for managing and reporting on all aspects of the project: design, schedule, budget, contracts, payment applications, selection process, and coordination of the Owner's team of lawyers, financial officers, city officials, consultants, and subconsultants—including the Architect (OMA / Shohei Shigematsu) and Construction Manager selection process (Gilbane Building Company). Worked with, coordinated, and educated the museum's staff on how to facilitate the design and preconstruction processes for strategic results.