Kimbell Art Museum
Traffic Engineering & Parking Design Services
Project
DeShazo Group collaborated with the Kimbell Art Museum Foundation and its design team to evaluate traffic circulation and parking options for the museum’s Fort Worth campus. Our work informed key design decisions, supporting the client’s goal of preserving the site’s serene architectural setting while accommodating future operational needs and visitor access.
🎨 Cultural Facilities | 📍 Fort Worth, Texas
🧭 Scope: Traffic engineering, parking analysis, and access design consulting
🏙️ Location: Fort Worth, Texas
👤 Client: Kimbell Art Museum Foundation
🚗 Traffic & Circulation Evaluation
1. Analyzed various site circulation schemes to optimize internal vehicular flow
2. Studied ingress and egress strategies to support peak visitor hours and special events
3. Recommended traffic design measures to enhance safety and minimize disruption to museum grounds
🅿️ Parking & Visitor Access Planning
1. Evaluated the capacity, convenience, and efficiency of on-site parking options
2. Worked with the architectural team to ensure alignment of access points with building orientation
3. Helped integrate parking into the landscape in a way that complemented the museum’s aesthetic vision
🏛️ Movement Meets Masterpiece
1. Preserved architectural vision by aligning mobility planning with landscape and building form
2. Balanced functional needs with the contemplative nature of the museum environment
1. Supported museum operations, visitor experience, and long-term planning through flexible access solutions
2. Enabled the client and architect to test multiple schemes before committing to a final design