The goal of this project was to provide the State of Florida a world-class interpretive museum in St. Augustine, while accomplishing significant building restoration. Working with a historic preservation specialist, Walker Architects completed construction documents for the Phase I renovation of 3,473 GSF of museum space and 3,332 GSF of associated lobby, toilet and circulation space. The design included fixed casework, moveable casework, energy-efficient LED and fluorescent lighting systems with zoned controls, interior finishes, new HVAC and improved air distribution systems, Building Automation System, security, fire suppression, AV, storage, and reception, keeping with the historic character of the existing Government House building. Phase I renovations achieved LEED Silver certification – the first LEED certification of a historic building in Florida. Phase II of the renovations added an elevator and ADA lift, second floor conference room and research library, and fire sprinkler piping in the attic. Phase III of the project included renovation of office and storage spaces supporting the museum; the rehabilitation of the historic freight elevator; and necessary upgrades in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
The goal of this project was to provide the State of Florida a world-class interpretive museum in St. Augustine, while accomplishing significant building restoration. Working with a historic preservation specialist, Walker Architects completed construction documents for the Phase I renovation of 3,473 GSF of museum space and 3,332 GSF of associated lobby, toilet and circulation space. The design included fixed casework, moveable casework, energy-efficient LED and fluorescent lighting systems with zoned controls, interior finishes, new HVAC and improved air distribution systems, Building Automation System, security, fire suppression, AV, storage, and reception, keeping with the historic character of the existing Government House building. Phase I renovations achieved LEED Silver certification – the first LEED certification of a historic building in Florida. Phase II of the renovations added an elevator and ADA lift, second floor conference room and research library, and fire sprinkler piping in the attic. Phase III of the project included renovation of office and storage spaces supporting the museum; the rehabilitation of the historic freight elevator; and necessary upgrades in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
Project Owner
University of Florida
Location
St. Augustine, FL
Completion Date
August 2016
Project Size
6,805 SF
Cost
$4.04M
Contractor
Charles Perry Partners
Delivery Method
Construction Management
Partners
MEPF: Moses & Associates; Structural: Structural Engineers Group
LEED Certification
Silver
Awards
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation: Florida Preservation Award 2017
Design
purposeful
Spaces
Selected Works
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