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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN + MUSEUM
HISTORIC PRESERVATION, EXPANSION AND UNIFICATION PLAN

ISSUE DATE: March 20, 2023
DUE DATE: May 1, 2023
ISSUED BY: The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum, in partnership with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department
PROJECT TITLE: UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic Preservation, Expansion and Unification Plan

PROJECT OVERVIEW:
THE UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN + MUSEUM, in partnership with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, seeks a historic preservation architectural firm to develop a Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan for the UMLAUF, inclusive of the existing sculpture garden and museum located at 605 Azie Morton Road and the adjacent property of the home and studio located at 506 Barton Boulevard. We are seeking a capable partner with the imagination, means, and experience to bring a truly exceptional project to life in this iconic green space in central Austin.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum [the UMLAUF] Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan [HPEU Plan] will be the vital first phase for the institution to improve access to and expand the use of the 5.86-acre sculpture garden, museum, and grounds, while preserving and incorporating the adjacent 1.93-acre site that includes the home of Angeline and Charles Umlauf, their private sculpture garden, and the artist’s studio. The HPEU Plan shall include detailed design and implementation strategies and recommend a progressive and inclusive approach, setting the stage for the public and community to gain full access to the site and its numerous assets. The result will be to plan a cohesive, integrated, vibrant, fully accessible, unique arts and cultural destination.

For the full RFP and questions related to this RFP, contact Amanda Valbracht at
amanda.valbracht@umlaufsculpture.org