The Barnes Museum

Philadelphia, PA- The Barnes Foundation’s new Art Education Center will house the institution’s world-renowned art collection in galleries that will replicate the scale, proportion and configuration of the existing galleries. In addition, the center will provide a substantial increase in space for art education programs in the form of classrooms, seminar rooms and an auditorium. The new building will also include facilities for conservation, research and administration; a gallery for special exhibitions; a retail shop and restaurant; and areas for special events and visitor services.

Mark Ulrick Engineers, Inc. worked with AlteriSeborWieber (ASW) to assist with the following tasks for this project:  HVAC load calculations, psychometrics, HVAC equipment selection which included air handling units, hydronic radiators, cooling towers, exhaust fans, VAV boxes, fan coil units and active chilled beam induction units.  Additionally, MUEI assisted with design production throughout the project phases utilizing AutoCAD software.  MUEI also assisted ASW with the construction administration phase of the project.