March 28, 2023: Concept Design Phase Begins
With the team to build the Museum in place, we are moving out on the “Concept Design” phase with Ralph Appelbaum Associates (https://raai.com/), Exhibit Designer). It is fascinating to work with this team of experts as they develop an inspiring story that will be physically represented in the Museum. Also, CJMW Architecture (https://www.cjmw.com) are adjusting the original floor plan to enhance the visitor experience and capture all the requirements of the Exhibit Designers.
Simultaneously, our General Contractor (https://www.sametcorp.com) is executing a host of pre-construction activities focused on value enhancements and identification of long-lead items. All the while, our Construction Management firm (HICAPS) is working to synchronize activities to keep us on schedule and within budget.
It is exciting to see all the progress and we look forward to the day when we can announce our groundbreaking. We have one final approval pending with the site lease and it is being worked aggressively through all the different stakeholders. We are going to build a world-class museum!
Left to Right (standing): Carl Schuemann (Preconstruction Museum Specialist, Samet Construction; John Drinkard (Architect, CJMW Architecture); Nick Appelbaum (Ralph Appelbaum Associates, exhibit designers); Tom Calloway (Architect, CJMW Architecture).
Left to Right (seated): Matt Krupanski (Ralph Applebaum Associates, exhibit designers) and BGen Kevin Stewart, USMC (Ret) (CEO, Carolina Museum of the Marine
