On March 24, 2015, Boysie Bollinger, CEO of Bollinger Shipyards, donated $20 Million to the National World War II Museum, half of which is dedicated to building the “Canopy of Peace,” which will shadow over the whole campus. Its bold design sparks a lot of questions, so here are some facts that may help you better understand how the structure will be erected.
How Big Is It?
The canopy is 448 feet long and 126 feet wide. Made with steel and fiberglass, the structure sits 150 feet above the ground and will shade some of the main halls in the museum. Furthermore, advanced lighting systems will be installed to light up the canopy at night and broadcast messages to the visitors below. Its sheer size and unique design will rise above the buildings of the district, becoming an iconic part of the New Orleans skyline.
How They Are Building It
The structure will be held by four legs that sit between a couple of pavilions and will use huge pile caps, one of which is 115 feet long, 18 feet wide, and 6 feet deep. The steel for the canopy will be railed from Mexico to New Orleans, and then trucked to the site.
Massive cranes will support the structure in tight positions, and any time they are lifting steel over the museum, the entire pavilion will be closed. An additional six weeks of fabric and lighting equipment installation will then follow. Once it is complete, it will serve as a monument of civil engineering in New Orleans.
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