Natural History Museum & Gray Fossil Site

34,163 sq. ft.

General Construction

Market: Educational with Office Space
Location: Gray, Tennessee
Architect: Bullock Smith Partners of Knoxville, Tennessee; Vaughan and Melton Inc., Greeneville, Tennessee
General Contractor: H.S. Williams Company

Building Specifications

34,163 square feet
Utilization of a steel frame with brick and glass cladding permitted for a soaring two-story entry
Applied multiple construction and design techniques to accommodate the facility’s varied needs: exhibit hall, educational spaces, research labs, fossil excavation, media rooms, office space
A bridge connects the second floor to the excavation site behind the building
Delivered on time and on budget

H.S. Williams worked closely with the architects to bring their collaborative design to life – all while coordinating a construction project in the middle of a rare, active paleontology dig.
Final construction realized the vision of clean lines with a soaring entrance, showcasing the area’s natural history. Several colors of brick were used to further heighten visual interest.
H.S. Williams built versatility into the final project. The progressive planning allowed Hands On! Discovery Center to later relocate to the facility and operate in unison with the museum and fossil excavation.

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