American Museum of Natural History - Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems & Minerals

The complete reconstruction of the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals demanded an elite level of fit and finish. Dealing with priceless, fragile, and massive specimens required a pristine presentation with precise tolerances. Serving as a key technical coordinator, I managed the detailing, material interfaces, and cross-functional vendor coordination for high security archival displays and structural artifact mountings.

My Role & Key Execution Areas:

• Archival Case Integration: Coordinated the detailing and planning of complex case interiors, interfacing internal mechanisms with high-security, museum-grade Click Netherfield archival glass cases.

• Structural Engineering & Mount Support: Designed and detailed the robust structural base supports required to safely hold multi-ton, larger than life natural specimens, along with their high finish decorative shrouds.

• Architectural Casework & Detailing: Developed complete shop drawings and construction documents for custom architectural casework stretching throughout the expansive hall.

• Cross-Functional System Coordination: Managed the layout and alignment of integrated LED lighting networks, large-scale graphic elements, and security systems within the display casework.

• Production Programming: Translated complex engineering files into production ready data, pulling precision fabrication parts for internal CNC milling operations.

Project Execution Impact

The AMNH Gems & Minerals hall left no room for error, requiring a flawless marriage of heavy structural engineering and delicate, conservation-grade display environments. By maintaining meticulous control over material interfaces, lighting layouts, and precision CNC data, I ensured that high-value casework and massive artifact foundations were delivered to museum standards without a single aesthetic or mechanical compromise.