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M.G. McGrath was able to make (a difficult project) happen rather than ask for a design change from the architect. No matter the complexity, if M.G. McGrath is on the project, I am confident they can handle it.”


-Cory Jones, Shaw-Lundquist Associates Inc.
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Tampa Museum of Art

  • location
    Tampa, FL
  • date completed
    December 2009
  • system(s)

    MG McGrath is currently installing 3,000 perforated metal panels to wrap the exterior of the Tampa Museum of Art. The 1/8-inch (3mm) thick, clear anodized aluminum has 3-inch (76mm) diameter holes spaced in straight rows 1-inch (25mm) apart.By offsetting two layers of perforated aluminum panels, the architect was able to acheive a ripple effect in the sunlight.

    In between the layers of aluminum, a programmable LED light system was installed. See the link below for a video of the lights in motion.

    Tampa Museum of Art Light Show

    Architect: Stanley Saitowitz of Natoma Architects in San Francisco, CA
    General Contractor: Skanska, Tampa
    Metal Supplier: McNichols Co.

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