World War II: Campaigns Pavillion

Project Details

TUTOR PERINI AFFILIATES

Roy Anderson Corp
General Contractor
Contract Amount: $15 Million

OWNER
World War II Campaigns, Inc.

LOCATION
New Orleans, LA

ARCHITECT
Voorsanger Mathes, LLC

SIZE
32,000 Square Feet

COMPLETION
2013

Project Description

This project included the construction of three exhibit pavilions. Together, these interactive spaces portray all campaigns of the war on land, sea and air; honor each branch of the U.S. military services; and tell the powerful story of life after the war. This 32,000-square-foot steel building consists of pre-cast metal panels and curtain-wall clad shell; a bridge connecting to the theater pavilion; and future ground connections to the Liberation Pavilion. With a unique architectural look, the building includes angled exterior walls that are said to resemble the Cliffs of Normandy. The building has three elevated concrete decks. Interior features include a stainless monumental grand staircase with glass and metal railings, two airplanes hanging over the atrium and museum spaces, and metal grille ceilings and rails.