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Figge Art Museum

Davenport, IA

Client:

Figge Art Museum

Russell Roles & Responsibilities:

Construction Manager
Pre-Construction Services

Project Profile:

110,000 s.f. Art Museum
128 ft. high (more than 10 stories)
4 Levels
Public square
25,000 s.f. Gallery
Restaurant
Gift shop
5 Art studios
Auditorium
45,000 s.f. 86 stall below-grade parking garage

Project Description:

Designed by world-renowned London architect David Chipperfield, this Smithsonian affiliated museum showcases exhibitions from around the world. The 110,000 s.f. 4 level contemporary style building was constructed with cast-in-place foundations, and a steel frame with a skin of aluminum and glass walls. An Architectural symbol of the third millennium, the new Figge Art Museum towers 120 feet over the Mississippi for a spectacular view. The new museum features a 25,000 s.f. gallery, five fully equipped art studios, an auditorium, 86 car underground parking garage, terraced public square and a full service restaurant.

Client Quote:

"Russell Construction did not only perform excellently in executing their own work but also managed to motivate all parties and sub-contractors involved in the project so that the result is a statement of seamless high quality craftsmanship."

David Chipperfield
Chipperfield Architects

Contract Amount:

$35,500,000