Detroit Institute of Art

Project

The Michael Graves designed addition to the Detroit Institute of Art required an oxidized copper cornice. The architect didn’t want the oxidized copper to cast streaks onto the white marble façade below. The solution was an all FRP cornice with color to match the oxidized green copper but without the risk of staining. Panels were fabricated using vacuum infusion.

Details

• Location: Detroit, Michigan

• Client Name: Detroit Institute of Art

• Partners:

  • Walbridge Aldinger / Walbridge-Jenkins, joint venture, General Contractor 

  • Smith Group

  • Hamilton Anderson Assoc.

  • Michael Graves Associates, Architect Engineer