Museum of the Bible
Museum of the Bible | Washington, D.C.
Project Overview
The Museum of the Bible represents one of the most ambitious cultural projects in Washington, D.C.'s recent history. Landmark Logix served as the owner's representative for this transformative 430,000 square foot museum, which opened in November 2017 as a non-profit institution dedicated to the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible.
Located just blocks from the National Mall, the museum occupies a historic 1920s refrigerated warehouse that was completely reimagined to house eight floors of exhibits, including three permanent galleries, a 472-seat performing arts theater, a biblical garden on the rooftop, and multiple dining venues. The project required complex historic preservation coordination alongside cutting-edge exhibit technology integration.
As owner's representative, Landmark Logix coordinated over 200 design consultants, contractors, and specialty exhibit fabricators, ensuring the project stayed on schedule and within budget while meeting the exacting standards required for a world-class cultural institution. The museum now welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually and has become a landmark destination in the nation's capital.
Project Details
Client
Museum of the Bible
Location
Washington, D.C.
Project Type
Cultural & Arts
Duration
48 months
Budget
$500M
Size
430,000 sq ft
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Project Progression
From historic warehouse to world-class cultural institution
Phase 1: Planning
Historic warehouse assessment and adaptive reuse planning
Phase 2: Construction
Structural renovation and MEP systems installation
Phase 3: Exhibits
Cutting-edge exhibit technology and artifact installation
Phase 4: Opening
Grand opening and ongoing operations support
"Landmark Logix's expertise in managing complex cultural projects was invaluable. They coordinated hundreds of stakeholders and kept this massive undertaking on track, helping us realize our vision of creating a world-class museum that welcomes people from all backgrounds to engage with the history and impact of the Bible."Dr. Cary SummersPresident, Museum of the Bible
Key Achievements
On-Time Opening
Delivered 430,000 sq ft museum on schedule for November 2017 grand opening despite project complexity
Historic Preservation
Successfully preserved 1920s warehouse character while transforming it into state-of-the-art museum facility
Technology Integration
Coordinated installation of cutting-edge exhibit technology including virtual reality and interactive displays
Stakeholder Coordination
Successfully managed 200+ design consultants, contractors, and exhibit fabricators across 48-month timeline
Budget Management
Delivered $500M project within budget through rigorous cost control and value engineering processes
Visitor Experience
Created world-class cultural destination welcoming 500,000+ annual visitors from around the globe
Scope of Services
Landmark Logix provided comprehensive owner's representative services throughout all phases of the Museum of the Bible project:
- Pre-construction planning and feasibility studies for adaptive reuse of historic warehouse
- Coordination with D.C. Historic Preservation Office and federal agencies
- Design team selection and management for architecture, exhibits, and specialty consultants
- Construction management and quality control oversight
- Budget development and cost control throughout all project phases
- Schedule management and milestone tracking for 48-month project timeline
- Technology systems integration including A/V, security, and exhibit interactives
- Artifact handling and conservation coordination
- Risk management and project closeout services
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