With its complex angles and beautiful coloring made from Indian stone, the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg, FL, creates a unique sight among the city’s downtown buildings
With its striking spire constructed of Teakwood sandstone from India, the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art stands prominently in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. The beautiful color gradation of the stone, coupled with the complex angles of the design, are a formula for an artistic and elegant building aesthetic that will inspire visitors and passersby alike. As the saying goes, “It takes a village.” And that is exactly what was needed to erect this 84,000-square-foot cultural facility, which included a total of 4,406 unique stone panels – 2, 3 and 5cm thick — with heights of 18, 24 and 30 inches. The finished project is the result of a dedicated team of industry professionals who worked tirelessly as a united force to ensure a successful stone installation. The St. Pete Design Group, a joint-venture between Wannemacher Jensen Architects, Harvard Jolly Architecture and Yann Weymouth, was responsible for the museum’s stunning design.
“It’s an interesting job,” said Jim DeLoach, CEO of ASI Stone Imports, Inc. in Chelsea, AL, who supplied the stone for the project. “It’s like a piece of art.”