Pérez Art Museum Miami

Overview

Comprehensive building envelope consulting for this waterfront art museum featuring distinctive architectural canopies, extensive glazing systems, and specialized climate control requirements for art preservation.

Services

• Above-grade Waterproofing Inspection
• Below-grade Waterproofing Inspection
• Laboratory Testing
• Flood Testing
• Glazing Inspection
• Railing Inspection
• Roofing Inspection
• Water Infiltration Testing
• Window Testing
• Performance Testing

The Challenge

At the time, it was the largest size of glass that was tested in the lab. Laminated, insulated with thermal transmission control to protect the artwork

Our Approach

glass had to be double laminated and weight of the glass and installation, the mullions for the glass were precast, everything was custom

Project Details

Architect

Handel Architects

Contractor

Herzog & de Meuron

Location

Miami, FL

Year

2022

Type

Cultural Institution

Technical Specifications

• Museum-grade UV-filtering glazing blocking 99.9% of UV radiation
• High-performance curtain wall
• Saltwater-resistant aluminum extrusions with specialized coating
• Integrated automated shade system for light level management
• Custom waterproofing details for hanging garden planters
• Oversized glazing panels