Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Memphis, TN

Founded in 1916, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art (MBMA) is the oldest and largest art museum in Tennessee. After more than a century, the world-class museum will be moving to a new home in Memphis’ downtown. The new building will provide more gallery space and additional square footage for programming, both indoor and outdoor. Features of the new design include galleries for both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, a theatre, courtyard, rooftop event space, and a unique viewing platform of the Mississippi River. In addition to all back-of-house functions, square footage will be devoted to educational programming, events spaces, and visitor experiences (café & retail shop). To assist with this momentous effort, Envoie Projects was engaged for full project management services. During the concept phase, Envoie worked with the project team to refine and confirm the project scope, budget and schedule.  In addition, Envoie identified and onboarded other consultants, and conducted a thorough RFQ/RFP for a construction manager for pre-construction services.  

    • Develop and maintain a detailed budget, cost reporting system, and funding management.

    • Assist Owner with programmatic, operational and cost-related design decisions.

    • Coordinate FFE procurement, delivery and installation.

    • Provide guidance for CM selection and contracting method.

    • Coordination with local stakeholders and the City of Memphis.

    • Site Conditions including proximity to Railroad.

    • MEP requirements for high-value collections storage and exhibitions.

    • Owner - Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

    • Design Architect - Herzog & de Meuron

    • Architect of Record - archimania

    • Landscape Architect - OLIN Studio

    • Builder - Grinder Taber Grinder

    • Renderings - Herzog & de Meuron

“This marks a transformative moment, not only for the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, but for all of Memphis. This is a project that will redefine the visual arts in the Mid-South for generations.” 

Zoe Kahr, Executive Director
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

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