{"id":5255,"date":"2023-04-14T13:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T13:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=5255"},"modified":"2023-04-15T06:48:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T06:48:02","slug":"secnav-unveils-concepts-for-planned-navy-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=5255","title":{"rendered":"SECNAV Unveils Concepts for Planned Navy Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Following the SECNAV’s October announcement of the preferred location for the Navy’s planned museum, Naval History and Heritage Command moved forward with its conceptual development phase and initiated the ideas competition in an effort to explore the full realm of artistic ideas that might be incorporated into a new museum.<\/p>\n

The competition sought concepts and ideas for the planned project from a broad range of individuals and architecture firms. Following the initial announcement in December, 80 firms expressed interest in participating; 37 firms then submitted qualifications, and finally, the Navy selected five architecture firms as finalists: Bjarke Ingels Group, DLR Group, Frank Gehry Partners, Perkins & Will and Quinn Evans.<\/p>\n

Since January, the firms developed their unique submissions of conceptual ideas to include a museum entrance, an atrium, a ceremonial courtyard, and the incorporation of some of the Navy\u2019s larger artifacts, like a Corsair aircraft, a Swift Boat, and the sail of a submarine.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are pleased to display five visions for the future of the National Museum of the U.S. Navy,\u201d said Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, \u201cwhile each concept is different, all of them show how we might celebrate our Navy\u2019s accomplishments, honor our veterans and point the way toward the Navy\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Navy envisions a future museum that would offer greater public access that could include a new building and the potential renovation of existing historical buildings. The planned museum campus would consist of approximately 270,000 square feet and include about 100,000 square feet of net gallery space.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe concepts unveiled today are a crucial step in exploring what is possible for the new National Museum of the U.S. Navy,\u201d said NHHC Director Samuel J. Cox, U.S. Navy rear admiral (retired). \u201cWe\u2019ll tell the story of the Navy\u2019s history as it continues to unfold, and the ideas developed by our finalists herald a new way of honoring that history by inviting visitors to participate.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThese concepts mark an important step in the museum building process,\u201d according to Charles Swift, Acting Director of the Museum of the United States Navy, who oversaw the competition.<\/p>\n

“These ideas and concepts show what might be possible for a new museum,” said Swift. “We have a number of steps we need to complete before determining a final design, and that first step is having a conversation with America: our Navy, our veterans and our nation, about what we\u2019ve presented today.\u201d<\/p>\n

The firms\u2019 concepts are available here: https:\/\/www.history.navy.mil\/content\/history\/nhhc\/news-and-events\/multimedia-gallery\/news-photos\/nmusn-concepts\/nmusn-concepts.html.<\/p>\n

The final canvases from the competition will remain on display for public viewing at the Navy’s National Museum on the Washington Navy Yard. Access hours are limited because of museum’s consolidation. Visit http:\/\/www.history.navy.mil\/content\/history\/museums\/nmusn.html for hours and access guidance. NHHC plans additional public showcases this summer.<\/p>\n

Anyone wishing to share ideas or to comment on these Navy museum concepts can find us on Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NMUSN or email: NHHC_NMUSNMuseumNews@us.navy.mil<\/p>\n

NHHC, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for preserving, analyzing, and disseminating U.S. naval history and heritage. It provides the knowledge foundation for the Navy by maintaining historically relevant resources and products that reflect the Navy’s unique and enduring contributions through our nation’s history and supports the fleet by assisting with and delivering professional research, analysis, and interpretive services. NHHC comprises many activities, including the Navy Department Library, the Navy Operational Archives, the Navy art and artifact collections, underwater archeology, Navy histories, 10 museums, USS Constitution repair facility, and the historic ship Nautilus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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