Ontario Construction News staff writer
The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) will start a two-campus expansion and renovation project at its Raleigh and Winston-Salem sites. Construction is scheduled to begin at the Raleigh campus in late June, followed by the Winston-Salem site in summer 2026.
Funded through state appropriations and private fundraising, the multi-year capital project is being led by Consigli Construction as construction manager. HH Architecture of Raleigh serves as lead architect, in partnership with design architect Eskew Dumez Ripple and art conservation specialist Samuel Anderson Architects. Additional project partners include Design Workshop (landscape architecture), Kimley-Horn (civil engineering), Lynch Mykins (structural), and Salas O’Brien (MEP/FP engineering).
In Raleigh, work will focus on transforming the East Building’s lower level into a new accessible entrance that strengthens the connection between the museum and the surrounding park. The redesign will introduce a new café, lounge area, and hands-on learning spaces tailored for multigenerational audiences.
Other major upgrades at the Raleigh site include:
- outdoor green space behind East Building for events, weddings, and art installations
- revitalization of the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park, with upgraded seating, pathways, restrooms, and ADA accessibility features
- renovation and expansion of the museum’s 3,000-square-foot Art Conservation Center, with new visitor-facing workspaces and education studios
- ecological stream restoration in the park, in collaboration with the N.C. Land and Water Fund and Raleigh Stormwater
In Winston-Salem, upgrades to the North Carolina Museum of Art – Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) will focus on integrating universal design principles across the campus, enhancing accessibility, and supporting regional artists. Planned improvements include updated gallery technology, artist residency facilities, and expanded outdoor access.
Construction across both sites is expected to span two to three years.