Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Location

Fort Worth, TX

Client

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Delivery Method

CMAR

square footage

172,000 SF

Description

Situated at the heart of Fort Worth’s cultural district, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (The Modern) shines as both a home to and example of world-class art. Designed by internationally acclaimed designer Tadao Ando of Japan, the museum is an architectural masterpiece featuring galleries, restaurant, reflection pool, public gardens, and architectural perimeter walls that define the contemplative outdoor spaces. Using a unique double envelope design, the inner structural walls of architectural concrete support large projecting roof planes that are supported by several “Y” columns. To achieve his vision, Mr. Ando required architectural concrete so precise and smooth that it felt liked polished stone. Unable to find subcontractors able to adhere to Ando’s exacting standards, Linbeck self-performed the work incorporating Ultra High-Performance Concrete throughout the project.

Awards

AGC | AON Build America Award: Building New, 2003
Dallas Business Press | Top Ten Award, 2004
AGC Quoin | Summit Award, 2003
AGC Texas Building Branch | Outstanding Construction Award, 2002

Category
Cultural & Civic
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Client
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Architects
Tadao Ando Architect & Associates, Kendall/Heaton Associates, Thornton Tomasetti, SWA Group
Delivery Method
CMAR
Square Footage
172,000 SF

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