Moody Gardens
Master plan project on 250-acre sites continuously developed for over 30 years
Gilbane has served as the construction manager on all phases of The Moody Gardens Complex, facing multiple unique challenges with building on Galveston Island, and responding with proactive solutions to meet project goals. Challenges included managing precast piles reaching 80’ depth, installing dewatering systems, addressing humidity issues, providing structural fill of 5’ – 7’ per building to raise above the acceptable sea level for flood insurance, constructing water treatment facilities, and assuring wind load testing is performed on critical areas.
Project Overview
- Addition and renovation of the Hope Arena, conference center, pier, and dock facility
- 100-foot glass pyramid conservatory and tropical rain forest
- 400-seat 3D I-Max theatre, visitors center
- New 100-foot glass pyramid housing a state-of-the-art aquarium with four major exhibits and an ocean theatre
- A million gallon and three 250,000-gallon tanks housing hundreds of species of marine life
- New 100-foot glass pyramid discovery museum including a NASA exhibit and three I-Max ride theatres
- $130 million, 128-room hotel expansion, a convention center expansion
- Construction of the Moody Gardens Golf Course
Gilbane has served as the construction manager on all phases of The Moody Gardens Complex, and we have achieved success by providing workable solutions to the unique challenges.
Quick Stats
- Client:
- Location: Galveston, TX
- Architect:
- Size: 1,332,000 SF
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Awards:
- ENR Texas & Louisiana, Best Project (Renovation / Restoration)
250
acre complex
35
year relationship
1.33M
square feet
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