Museum of Life and Science

New Event Pavilion & Infrastructure Improvements

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC, embarked on a series of renovations to enhance visitor experience and maintain the structural integrity of its facilities. The scope included the construction of a new steel/timber frame event pavilion. The new pavilion offers a one-of-a-kind experience within the museum’s 84 acres of wildlife and art exhibits. Scope included new concrete foundation, steel support columns, glulam/timber framing, lighting, raised seam metal roof, as well as a storage shed to house all event materials such as chairs and tables.

Additional scope included small renovations across several key areas of the museum. This included a new controls package for the Butterfly House, replacement of select glass panels and railings in the Butterfly House, and restroom upgrades featuring new finishes and fixtures.

As the general contractor, 35 North delivered comprehensive preconstruction, project management, and construction management services for this project. Acting as an extension of the Museum of Life and Science’s team, 35 North oversaw consultant and contractor procurement, pricing exercises, subcontract bidding, and construction administration to ensure the project’s successful completion.

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