Frost Museum of Science

Grimshaw

For this science museum’s renovation and expansion, Atelier Ten is incorporating strategies that guide the project towards its core goal:
making the building itself a compelling exhibit by way of a design that represents a striking balance between aesthetics and energy-efficient design.

DETAILS
LOCATION: MIAMI, FL
AREA: 250,000 SQ FT
COST: $165 M
EST COMPLETION DATE: 2015

SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN CONSULTING
BENCHMARKING: LEED

LEED GOLD TARGET

Strategy

Located in a newly developed waterfront park, the Frost Museum will include a planetarium, aquarium, theater, technical exhibition spaces and support spaces. Natural ventilation and open air circulation are key drivers. Shading opportunities, especially for the shark tank, are driving mechanical design decisions to drastically reduce energy dependency. Atelier Ten provided daylight analysis for gallery spaces and shading of the gulfstream tank.

Water use will be substantially reduced through innovative tank design, and capture and re-use of stormwater for cooling tower make up.

Frost Museum of Science in Architect Magazine
Miami Science.org

Frost Museum of Science

Grimshaw

For this science museum’s renovation and expansion, Atelier Ten is incorporating strategies that guide the project towards its core goal: making the building itself a compelling exhibit by way of a design that represents a striking balance between aesthetics and energy-efficient design.

For this science museum’s renovation and expansion, Atelier Ten is incorporating strategies that guide the project towards its core goal:
making the building itself a compelling exhibit by way of a design that represents a striking balance between aesthetics and energy-efficient design.