National Museum of Marine Corps

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The Project:

  • Opened to the public on 13 November 2006, the National Museum of the Marine Corps is a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines — past, present, and future. [1]
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Building information

Designer: Curtis Fentress

Program type: Museum

Project size: 118,000 sf structure

The Museum Views
The Museum View

Project Address:
18900 Jefferson Davis Highway
Triangle, VA 22172

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Building analysis

The Spire
  • Situated on a 135-acre site adjacent to the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, the Museum’s soaring design evokes the image of the flag-raisers of Iwo Jima and beckons visitors to its 118,000-square-foot structure. World-class interactive exhibits using the most innovative technology will surround visitors with irreplaceable artifacts and immerse them in the sights and sounds of Marines in action. [3]
  • The Design Theme Courage and Sacrifice:
    • The design embodies the ‘essence of the Marine Corps heritage -the sacrifice and courage of those who served their country.


Detail analysis

The Spire
  • The Marines raising the flag at Iwo Jima is emulated by the roof’s soaring mast. It also reflects images of swords at the mast, aircraft at take off and bayoneted rifles.
  • The design has won more than 20 design awards since its opening. The Designer Fentress Architects is an international design firm that passionately pursues the creation of sustainable and iconic public architecture.
  • Opened in Denver, Co in1980 by Curtis Fentress (originally from North Carolina), the firm believes that designing public buildings involves process and commitment, periods of reflection and flashes of illumination. [4]
  • He believes the touchstones of design to include the following:
    • Celebrate the entry
    • Let Culture guide design
    • Use context to create an identity
    • Discover the Natural order
    • Design for people
    • Restrain the Ego
    • Stay Focused
    • Listen Closely
  • Other projects designed include: • Airports - Denver International Airport, CO; Sacramento, Los Angeles; Incheon (S. Korea) • Convention centers – Colorado, Pasadena, palm Springs • Museums – Museum of Science, Boston
  • Detail to be reviewed:
    • The 210' Spire in the glass Atrium of the building - how it connects to the floor of the Atrium
    • Materials used for the Spire - steel for the panels; rubber for the attachements; terrazzo flooring
    • The Steel reinforces the design, emulating the strength of the marines in lifting up the flag!

References

Notes

  1. ↑ http://www.usmcmuseum.org/index.asp
  2. ↑ http://www.usmcmuseum.org/index.asp
  3. ↑ http://www.usmcmuseum.org/index.asp
  4. ↑ http://www.fentressarchitects.com/

Student contributions

  • Lillian Kiwanuka, Spring 2010

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