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Admiral Nimitz Museum Interior Renovation

scroll View Project Description
  • A help desk with the entrance to the Admiral Nimitz Galler to the side of it.
  • A help desk with a bronze bust across from it.
  • A side view of an internal metal entrance.
  • The entrance to a museum gallery.
  • A long exhibit hallway with graphic walls, display cases, and many plaques.
  • A museum hallway with plaques and displays.
  • A metal riveted entrance titled
  • The exterior of the building that houses the Admiral Nimitz Museum.

Project Details

Originally a hotel owned and operated by the Nimitz family in Fredericksburg, Texas, this flagship building at the National Museum of the Pacific War built in 1852 now houses a state-of-the-art gallery dedicated to the life and military career of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.

Design inspiration stems from a confluence of the Admiral’s naval prestige and local roots.  The renovated lobby serves as a welcoming and wayfinding space for visitors with a hospitality-style desk, large pendants, and tongue & groove wood ceiling that recall the building’s origin as a family-run hotel.  At the gallery entry, a top-heavy metal portal leans toward you like a docked ship. A custom flooring pattern transitions guests from the dark exhibit space to the light ballroom, highlighting the historic mosaic tile from the original hotel lobby now leading to support spaces. The timeless material palette connects with the town’s Main Street vernacular while clean detailing and careful execution elevate these humble materials to create a space that comfortably hosts a variety of visitors and events, from Wranglers to Dress Whites.

Recognition

  • Texas Travel Awards, Best Mid-Market Museum, 2021

Publication

  • Austin – San Antonio Home Design & Decor, Arts and Culture Spotlight, Feb 2021

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