Statue of Liberty Museum Accessibility and Sustainability: Critical Design Factors The museum was designed to not only ensure visitor accessibility and education Liberty Island, NY but also to achieve LEED Gold certification, so sustainability considerations proved critical. A planted roof incorporates native vegetation that insulates the building by capturing and filtering stormwater and the grounds are rich with native meadow grasses that create a natural habitat for wildlife and migrating birds. BACKGROUND Needless to say, energy efficiency was a critical design consideration. The Standing 305 feet tall, Lady Liberty is one of the most enclosure of the museum includes a low window-to-wall ratio, highly insulated recognizable figures in the world. In fact, she attracts 4.5 walls and extensive thermal bridge mitigation. million visitors each year from around the world. But, entrance to the Statue of Liberty oftentimes requires a four- month advanced ticket purchase and an arduous 27-story climb to the crown. To enable wider access to the Statue of Liberty’s story, The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation commissioned the 26,000-square-foot Statue of Liberty Museum which opened in May of 2019. It includes an immersive theater, and two galleries where visitors can revel in an up-close view of the statue’s original torch, which was replaced in the mid-80s following a century of rainwater leakage that caused irreparable damage. A dramatic roof terrace provides unobstructed views of Lady Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.

ASSA ABLOY PRODUCTS INSTALLED • Ceco Door Mercury thermal break frames Photo courtesy of David Sundberg/Esto with Pemko seals • Corbin Russwin ML2000 Series mortise locks with decorative levers • Corbin Russwin ED5200 Series exit devices • Norton Door Controls 7500 Series door closers • Rockwood RM3300 pulls and accessories • McKinney electric hinges and harnesses • Rixson overhead door stops

Photo by James and Karla Photography Architect FXCollaborative specified several ASSA ABLOY branded products for a portion of exterior openings and high-traffic mechanical spaces, including:

• Mercury thermal break frames with Pemko seals from Ceco Door which are designed with a separator material that is highly resistant to thermal conductivity. These frames significantly reduce energy costs by blocking heat or cold penetration. • Corbin Russwin ML2000 Series mortise locks meet the rigors of high- traffic applications with heavy-duty components and a precision engineered spring design. Because they are available in a wide range of trim designs and finishes, they uphold the project’s design aesthetic. • Corbin Russwin ED5200 Series exit devices have been independently tested for cycle and strength and exceed ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 standards for long life. • Norton Door Controls 7500 Series door closers are ANSI/BHMA A156.4, Grade 1 certified and designed to comply with requirements for the Corbin Russwin ML2000 Series mortise locks are available Americans with Disabilities Act and ANSI standard A117.1 for in a wide range of trim designs and finishes to support accessible buildings. design aesthetics.

The museum was designed to not only ensure visitor accessibility and education but also to achieve LEED Gold certification, so sustainability considerations proved critical. The Norton 7500 Series Door Closer offers superior performance, strength and quality for projects that demand reliability.

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